Apache Struts 2.5.x < 2.5.14.1 Json-lib JSON Parsing Unspecified DoS (S2-054) (S2-055)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 105005

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Synopsis

A web application running on the remote host uses a Java framework that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Apache Struts running on the remote host is 2.5.x prior to 2.5.14.1. It is, therefore, affected by an unspecified flaw that is triggered when parsing JSON. This allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.14.1 or later or apply the workaround as referenced in the vendor's security bulletin.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 105005

File Name: struts_2_5_14_1.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/4/2017

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-7525

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 8.8

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

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/29/2017

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/29/2017

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-15707, CVE-2017-7525

BID: 99623, 102021

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