CVE-2013-2135: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jul 16 2013(Updated: )
Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a request with a crafted value that contains both "${}" and "%{}" sequences, which causes the OGNL code to be evaluated twice.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core | >=2.0.0<2.3.14.3 | 2.3.14.3 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.0.0<2.3.14.3 | 2.3.14.3 |
| Apache Struts 2 | >=2.0.0<2.3.14.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2135
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-015
- http://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-015.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/01e6b251b4db78bfb7971033652e81d1af4cb3e0
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/041206d2a693d02c0cb2e72765275e55ba14049f
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/113c47082c09818bcef65acc436a2d0c7c47aa6c
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/54e5c912ebd9a1599bfcf7a719da17c28127bbe3
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/711cf0201cdd319a38cf29238913312355db29ba
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/8b4fc81daeea3834bcbf73de5f48d0021917aa37
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/cfb6e9afbae320a4dd5bdd655154ab9fe5a92c16
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-4090
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-4094
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-4095
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140410223942/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pw8r-x2qm-3h5m (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2135?
CVE-2013-2135 has a high severity rating due to its capability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2135?
To fix CVE-2013-2135, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.14.3 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-2135 allow?
CVE-2013-2135 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code.
Which versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2013-2135?
Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.14.3 are affected by CVE-2013-2135.
What are the implications of CVE-2013-2135?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2013-2135 can lead to full control of the affected application server.
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