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Lack of data validation In org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

Description

Apache Struts Remote Java Code Execution The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts before 2.2.3.1 interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

Ecosystem
Component
Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2012-03912. NVD-2012-03913. OSV-2012-03914. GHSA-4wrr-9h5r-m92w5. GCVE-2012-0391

References

1. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/25e50069d60434a30395e3a98357ffba2bed427e2. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/5f54b8d087f5125d96838aafa5f64c2190e6885b3. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/b4265d369dc29d57a9f2846a85b26598e83f38924. https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-36685. https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-03916. https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt7. http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html8. http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html9. http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html10. http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1832911. https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1898412. https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1832913. https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/struts_code_exec_exception_delegator.rb

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