#VU88752 Code Injection in Apache Struts - CVE-2013-2135

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88752

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2135

CWE-ID: CWE-94

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary OGNL code via a request with a crafted value that contains both "${}" and "%{}" sequences, which causes the OGNL code to be evaluated twice.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.3.14.2

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External links
https://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-015.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-015

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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.