#VU82244 Cross-site request forgery in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-7809

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82244

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7809

CWE-ID: CWE-352

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 cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.3.19

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129421/Apache-Struts-2.3.20-Security-Fixes.html
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-023.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534175/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71548
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031309

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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.