Vulnerability Description
Certain getText methods in the ActionSupport controller in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via the first or second parameter, as demonstrated by the pageTitle parameter in the !getPageTitle sub-URL to roller-ui/login.rol, which uses a subclass of UIAction, aka "OGNL Injection."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Roller | <= 5.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rollerweblogger.org/project/entry/apache_roller_5_0_2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55862Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55877Vendor Advisory
- http://security.coverity.com/advisory/2013/Oct/remote-code-execution-in-apache-r
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29859Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/100342
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89239
- http://rollerweblogger.org/project/entry/apache_roller_5_0_2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55862Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55877Vendor Advisory
- http://security.coverity.com/advisory/2013/Oct/remote-code-execution-in-apache-r
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29859Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/100342
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89239
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4212?
CVE-2013-4212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Certain getText methods in the ActionSupport controller in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via the first or second parameter, as demonstrated by...
How severe is CVE-2013-4212?
CVE-2013-4212 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-2013-4212?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Roller.