Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:50940

Info

Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50940
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2011-5057
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 07 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 10 2012 10:00PM
Credit: Hisato Killing
Vulnerable: Apache Software Foundation Struts 2.1.8 .1
Apache Software Foundation Struts 2.0.9
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

Apache Struts is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability that allows session tampering.

Successful attacks will allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access.

Apache Struts versions 2.0.9 and 2.1.8.1 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/SomeAction.action?session.somekey=someValue

Solution / Fix

Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Apache Struts Session Tampering Security Bypass Vulnerability

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