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Apache Struts 2.x < 2.3.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities (S2-035 - S2-040)
high Nessus Plugin ID 91812
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host contains a web application that uses a Java framework that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Apache Struts running on the remote Windows host is 2.x prior to 2.3.29. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to erroneously performing double OGNL evaluation of attribute values assigned to certain tags. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2016-0785)
- A cross-site request forgery (XSRF) vulnerability exists due to improper validation of session tokens. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a malicious OGNL expression, to bypass token validation and perform an XSRF attack. (CVE-2016-4430)
- Multiple input validation issues exists that allow internal security mechanisms to be bypassed, allowing the manipulation of a return string which can be used to redirect users to a malicious website. This affects both the default action method the 'getter' action method.
(CVE-2016-4431, CVE-2016-4433)
- An unspecified flaw exists that is triggered during the cleanup of action names. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted payload, to perform unspecified actions. (CVE-2016-4436)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the REST plugin due to improper handling of OGNL expressions. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted OGNL expression, to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4438)
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in user tag attributes due to improper handling of OGNL expressions. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted double OGNL evaluation, to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-4461)
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 or later. Alternatively, apply the workarounds referenced in the vendor advisory.See Also
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-035.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-036.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-037.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-038.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-039.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 91812
File Name: struts_2_3_29_win_local.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 6/24/2016
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Temporal Score: 7.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-4461
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 8.2
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 6/14/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/14/2016
Exploitable With
Elliot (Apache Struts REST Plugin OGNL Expression Handling RCE)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-0785, CVE-2016-4430, CVE-2016-4431, CVE-2016-4433, CVE-2016-4436, CVE-2016-4438, CVE-2016-4461