Apache Struts 2.3.20 < 2.3.29 / 2.5.x < 2.5.13 Denial of Service Vulnerability (S2-041)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 129387

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host contains a web application that uses a Java framework that is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apache Struts running on the remote Windows host is 2.3.20 prior to 2.3.29 or 2.5.x < 2.5.13. It is, therefore, affected by a denial of service vulnerability in URLValidator due to improper handling of form fields. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted URL, to overload the server when performing validation on the URL.

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 2.3.29 / 2.5.13 or later. Alternatively, apply the workarounds referenced in the vendor advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 129387

File Name: struts_2_5_13_S2041.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 9/26/2019

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-4465

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Temporal Score: 4.6

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

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/4/2016

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/4/2016

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2016-4465

BID: 91278

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