#VU88567 Security features bypass in Apache Struts - CVE-2010-1870

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88567

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1870

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to OGNL extensive expression evaluation capability in XWork in Struts uses a permissive whitelist. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.1.8.1

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External links
https://blog.o0o.nu/2010/07/cve-2010-1870-struts2xwork-remote.html
https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/FISHEYE/FishEye+Security+Advisory+2010-06-16
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159643/LISTSERV-Maestro-9.0-8-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/183
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/23
https://secunia.com/advisories/59110
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/8345
https://struts.apache.org/2.2.1/docs/s2-005.html
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140709-struts2
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14360
https://www.osvdb.org/66280
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41592

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.