JVN#65044642
Apache Struts 1 vulnerable to input validation bypass
Overview
The Apache Struts 1 Validator contains a vulnerability where input validation is bypassed.
Products Affected
- Apache Struts 1 versions 1.0 through 1.3.10
Description
The Apache Struts 1 Validator contains a vulnerability where input validation configurations (validation rules, error messages, etc.) may be modified.
This occurs when the following ActionForm (including its subclasses) are in the session scope.
- ValidatorForm
- ValidatorActionForm
Impact
Effects vary depending on the web application. For example, cross-site scripting attacks or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks may be possible.
Solution
As of April 5, 2013, Apache Struts 1 is End-Of-Life (EOL).
For information on countermeasures and patches, refer to the information provided by developers that use Apache Struts 1.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Status | Last Update | Vendor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Telesis K.K. | Not Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | |
| Cybozu, Inc. | Not Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | |
| FUJITSU LIMITED | Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | |
| Hitachi | Not Vulnerable, investigating | 2016/06/07 | |
| JT Engineering inc. | Not Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | |
| NEC Corporation | Vulnerable, investigating | 2016/06/07 | |
| NTT DATA Corporation | Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | NTT DATA Corporation website |
| RICOH COMPANY, LTD. | Vulnerable | 2016/06/07 | |
| Seasar Foundation | Vulnerability Information Provided | 2016/06/07 |
| Vendor | Link |
| The Apache Software Foundation | Apache Struts 1 End-Of-Life (EOL) Announcement |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
| Attack Vector(AV) | Physical (P) | Local (L) | Adjacent (A) | Network (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Low (L) | ||
| Privileges Required(PR) | High (H) | Low (L) | None (N) | |
| User Interaction(UI) | Required (R) | None (N) | ||
| Scope(S) | Unchanged (U) | Changed (C) | ||
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) | |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) | |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Low (L) | High (H) |
| Access Vector(AV) | Local (L) | Adjacent Network (A) | Network (N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Medium (M) | Low (L) |
| Authentication(Au) | Multiple (M) | Single (S) | None (N) |
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) |
Comment
This analysis assumes that a logged in attacker is attempting unintended data inputs or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Credit
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert |
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| JPCERT Reports |
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| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2016-1182 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2016-000097 |
Update History
- 2016/06/08
- NEC Corporation update status