PT-2015-3440 · Apache · Apache Struts
Takayoshi Isayama
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Published
2015-08-13
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Updated
2022-05-14
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CVE-2015-5169
CVSS v2.0
6.4
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.20
Description
The issue is related to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It is associated with the debug mode (devMode) of the Apache Struts platform, where the structure of web pages is not properly protected. This could allow a remote attacker to perform inter-site script attacks. The vulnerability can be exploited when the Struts2 debug mode is turned on under certain conditions, allowing an arbitrary script to be executed in the 'Problem Report' screen. Additionally, if JSP files are directly accessible, it is possible to execute an arbitrary script.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.3.20, upgrade to Apache Struts 2.3.20 or higher.
As a temporary workaround, consider turning off the debug mode in production setups.
Restrict access to JSP files by hiding them inside the WEB-INF folder or defining dedicated security constraints to block access to raw JSP files.
Fix
XSS
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Affected Products
Apache Struts