Vulnerability identifier: #VU82187

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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