Remote code execution in Apache Struts

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU49062

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0391

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts when interpreting parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.2.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:*:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:struts:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:apache_tomcat:*:*

External links

https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/47393
https://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
https://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.