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Apache Struts 2.3.5 - 2.3.31 / 2.5.x < 2.5.10.1 Jakarta Multipart Parser RCE (remote)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 97610

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a web application that uses a Java framework that is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apache Struts running on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability in the Jakarta Multipart parser due to improper handling of the Content-Type header. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted Content-Type header value in the HTTP request, to potentially execute arbitrary code, subject to the privileges of the web server user.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.32 / 2.5.10.1 or later.
Alternatively, apply the workaround referenced in the vendor advisory.

See Also

http://blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/03/apache-0-day-exploited.html

http://www.nessus.org/u?77e9c654

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/Version+Notes+2.5.10.1

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-045

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 97610

File Name: struts_2_5_10_1_rce.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/8/2017

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 8.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-5638

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 9.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Exploited by Nessus: true

Patch Publication Date: 3/6/2017

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/6/2017

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 5/3/2022

Exploitable With

CANVAS (CANVAS)

Core Impact

Metasploit (Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart Parser OGNL Injection)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-5638

BID: 96729

CERT: 834067