CVE-2012-0392

Public Exploit

Description

The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 93.85% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html	mailing list broken link
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html	release notes vendor advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html	vendor advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt	broken link
https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.html	mailing list exploit third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/47393	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0392?: CVE-2012-0392 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0392?: To fix CVE-2012-0392, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0392 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2012-0392 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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