#VU90124 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0116

Vulnerability identifier: #VU90124

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0116

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 CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used. A remote attacker can "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify the session state via a crafted request.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: before 2.3.20, 2.3.20

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External links
https://secunia.com/advisories/59816
https://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-022.html
https://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-350733.htm
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67218

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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.