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Lack of data validation - Path Traversal In org.apache.struts:struts2-convention-plugin

Description

Path Traversal in Apache Struts In Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.31, and 2.5.x before 2.5.5, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on server side. This vulnerability is only exploitable when using the Struts 2 Convention plugin in conjunction with Apache Struts.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2016-67952. NVD-2016-67953. OSV-2016-67954. GHSA-44hv-jjx7-qfjg5. GCVE-2016-6795

References

1. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/8e67b9144aa643769b261e2492cb561e04d016ab2. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/c1869f4989942dd33fa4e189e0ac1f766fb5ac143. https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-00034. https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200227214705/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/937736. https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/7. http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773

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