Code Injection in Apache Struts - CVE-2012-0392

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49061

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4.0: 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:P/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0392

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Affected software:
Apache Struts

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Install updates from vendor's website.

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
• http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
• http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
• https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.html
• https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt