#VU88759 Input validation error in Apache Struts - CVE-2013-2248

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#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
Software vendor:
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.

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