CVE-2011-2088: Infoleak

Published May 13, 2011
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Updated

XWork 2.2.1 in Apache Struts 2.2.1, and OpenSymphony XWork in OpenSymphony WebWork, allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about internal Java class paths via vectors involving an s:submit element and a nonexistent method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1772.3.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core<2.2.2
2.2.2
Apache struts=2.2.1
OpenSymphony XWork=2.2.1
OpenSymphony WebWork
OpenSymphony XWork

Event History

May 13, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
02:55 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2088?

CVE-2011-2088 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting Apache Struts 2.2.1 and OpenSymphony XWork 2.2.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2088?

To fix CVE-2011-2088, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.2.2 or higher.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2011-2088?

CVE-2011-2088 affects Apache Struts 2.2.1 and OpenSymphony XWork version 2.2.1.

4

What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2011-2088?

CVE-2011-2088 allows remote attackers to potentially obtain sensitive information about internal Java class paths.

5

Is CVE-2011-2088 the same as CVE-2011-1772?

No, CVE-2011-2088 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1772.

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