#VU82187 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Struts - CVE-2013-4310

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82187

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [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:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4310

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.3.15.1

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0107.html
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-10/0083.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/54919
https://secunia.com/advisories/56483
https://secunia.com/advisories/56492
https://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-018.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029077

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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.