Vulnerability identifier: #VU88746
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long parameter name, which is processed as an OGNL expression.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.3.4
External links
http://secunia.com/advisories/50420
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-011.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55346
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78183
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3860
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.