Improper input validation in Apache Struts for Apache Tomcat



| Updated: 2020-07-12
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-1182
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Struts
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU2803

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1182

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting attack or cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper restrictions of the Validation configuration by ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted input, trick the victim into opening it and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in denial of service.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.3.10.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html


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.



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