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CVE-2012-0393: Apache Struts's ParameterInterceptor component does not prevent access to public constructors

May 4, 2022 (updated December 27, 2023)

The ParameterInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not prevent access to public constructors, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted parameter that triggers the creation of a Java object.

References

  • archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
  • struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
  • struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
  • www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxqq-w4mr-mc62
  • github.com/apache/struts/commit/25e50069d60434a30395e3a98357ffba2bed427e
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0393
  • web.archive.org/web/20120612142634/https://sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
  • web.archive.org/web/20140723153720/http://secunia.com/advisories/47393/

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.2.3.1

Fixed versions

  • 2.2.3.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.2.3.1 or above.

Impact 6.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-264

Source file

maven/org.apache.struts/struts2-core/CVE-2012-0393.yml

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