Apache Struts 2.3.1 < 2.3.31 / 2.5.x < 2.5.5 Convention Plugin Path Traversal RCE (S2-042)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 94336

Language:

Synopsis

A web application running on the remote host 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 2.3.1 prior to 2.3.31 or 2.5.x prior to 2.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability in the Convention plugin due to a flaw that allows traversing outside of a restricted path. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted URL which could be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on the remote server.

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

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.31 / 2.5.5 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 94336

File Name: struts_2_3_31_win_local.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 10/27/2016

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-6795

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 8.5

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:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/5/2016

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/5/2016

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2016-6795

BID: 93773

Detections

Analytics