Vulnerability Description
The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | >= 2.0.0, < 2.3.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlBroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47393Third Party Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_VuBroken Link
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlBroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47393Third Party Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_VuBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0392?
CVE-2012-0392 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0392?
CVE-2012-0392 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0392?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.