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Lack of data validation In org.apache.struts:struts2-core

Description

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation vulnerability If an application allows enter an URL in a form field and built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2017-76722. NVD-2017-76723. OSV-2017-76724. GCVE-2017-7672

References

1. https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1fd7b17b5dc50d@%3Cannouncements.struts.apache.org%3E2. https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-00023. https://web.archive.org/web/20170907215142/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/10391144. https://web.archive.org/web/20200227144724/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/995635. http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-047.html6. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html

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