CVE-2023-41835: Apache Struts: excessive disk usage
First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )
When a Multipart request is performed but some of the fields exceed the maxStringLength limit, the upload files will remain in struts.multipart.saveDir even if the request has been denied. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions Struts 2.5.32 or 6.1.2.2 or Struts 6.3.0.1 or greater, which fixe this issue.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | <2.5.32 | 2.5.32 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=6.0.0<6.1.2.2 | 6.1.2.2 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=6.2.0<6.3.0.1 | 6.3.0.1 |
| Apache Struts | >=2.0.0<2.5.32 | |
| Apache Struts | >=6.1.2.1<6.3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41835
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/6wj530kh3ono8phr642y9sqkl67ys2ft
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/3292152f8c0a77ee4827beede82b6580478a2c2a
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/4c044f12560e22e00520595412830f9582d6dac7
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/bf54436869c264941dd192c752a4abfaa65d3711
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/09/1
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/09/1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-729q-fcgp-r5xh (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Apache Struts vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Apache Struts vulnerability is CVE-2023-41835.
What is the title of this Apache Struts vulnerability?
The title of this Apache Struts vulnerability is 'excessive disk usage'.
What is the description of this Apache Struts vulnerability?
The description of this Apache Struts vulnerability is that when a Multipart request is performed but some of the fields exceed the maxStringLength limit, the upload files will remain in struts.multipart.saveDir even if the request has been denied.
How do I fix the Apache Struts vulnerability with ID CVE-2023-41835?
To fix the Apache Struts vulnerability with ID CVE-2023-41835, users are recommended to upgrade to versions Struts 2.5.32 or 6.1.2.2 or Struts 6.3.0.1 or greater.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this Apache Struts vulnerability?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this Apache Struts vulnerability is CWE-913.
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