CVE-2008-6505: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Mar 23 2009(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.1.0<2.1.3 | 2.1.3 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.0.0<2.0.12 | 2.0.12 |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.9 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.8 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.11.1 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.1.2_beta | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.11 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.11.2 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32497
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-004.html
- http://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2779
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104
- http://osvdb.org/49733
- http://osvdb.org/49734
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6505
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/04fcefa44bae1263c7cad6986a9dafed67f0164f
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/1f1c996eb1f0f3e2193fba0075f62ccd04e3c0c3
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081208214512/http://secunia.com/advisories/32497
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111025094319/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wv7g-xhvw-8hcp (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6505?
CVE-2008-6505 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal and read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6505?
To fix CVE-2008-6505, upgrade Apache Struts to version 2.0.12 or 2.1.3 or later.
Which versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2008-6505?
CVE-2008-6505 affects Apache Struts versions 2.0.6 to 2.0.11.2 and all versions of 2.0.x prior to 2.0.12.
Can CVE-2008-6505 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-6505 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted URIs.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2008-6505?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-6505 may result in unauthorized file access on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information.
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