CVE-2013-6348: XSS

Published Nov 2, 2013
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.3.15.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the namespace parameter to (1) actionNames.action and (2) showConfig.action in config-browser/.

Other sources

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.3.15.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the namespace parameter to (1) actionNames.action and (2) showConfig.action in config-browser/.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libstruts1.2-java
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core<2.3.16
2.3.16
Apache struts=2.3.15.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.16
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Struts to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.15.3
  3. Configuration

    Update Apache Struts so that the namespace parameter used by actionNames.action and showConfig.action in config-browser/ is properly validated/sanitized to prevent arbitrary web script or HTML injection (XSS).

    Apache Struts config-browser/ (actionNames.action and showConfig.action) namespace parameter input/output handling = Sanitize/validate the namespace parameter to prevent injection into the web response

Event History

Nov 2, 2013
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
04:57 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6348?

CVE-2013-6348 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6348?

To fix CVE-2013-6348, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.16 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-6348?

Exploiting CVE-2013-6348 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, impacting user data integrity and confidentiality.

4

Which versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2013-6348?

CVE-2013-6348 affects Apache Struts version 2.3.15.3 specifically.

5

Is CVE-2013-6348 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2013-6348 is primarily a server-side vulnerability that facilitates client-side exploitation through injected scripts.

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