#VU88759 Input validation error in Apache Struts - CVE-2013-2248
Published: April 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88759
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2248
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform redirect attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
- http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758