Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2779
- http://osvdb.org/49733
- http://osvdb.org/49734
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32497Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003Vendor Advisory
- http://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2779
- http://osvdb.org/49733
- http://osvdb.org/49734
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32497Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6505?
CVE-2008-6505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI w...
How severe is CVE-2008-6505?
CVE-2008-6505 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.