CVE-2013-4310: Medium severity apache struts 2 vulnerability
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15.1 allows remote attackers to bypass access controls via a crafted action: prefix.
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The Struts 2 action mapping mechanism supports the special parameter prefix action: which is intended to help with attaching navigational information to buttons within forms, under certain conditions this can be used to bypass security constraints.
In Struts 2.3.15.3 the action mapping mechanism was changed to avoid circumventing security constraints. Two additional constants were introduced to steer behaviour of DefaultActionMapper:
- struts.mapper.action.prefix.enabled - when set to false support for "action:" prefix is disabled, set to false by default - struts.mapper.action.prefix.crossNamespaces - when set to false, actions defined with "action:" prefix must be in the same namespace as current action
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4310?
The CVE-2013-4310 vulnerability has a high severity rating, indicating a significant risk of unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4310?
To address CVE-2013-4310, upgrade Apache Struts to version 2.3.15.3 or later.
What versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2013-4310?
CVE-2013-4310 affects Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 through 2.3.15.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4310?
CVE-2013-4310 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access controls.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-4310?
Organizations using vulnerable versions of Apache Struts are at risk from CVE-2013-4310.