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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in com.opensymphony:xwork

CVE-2014-0112

  • com.opensymphony:xwork
  • com.opensymphony:xwork-core
  • opensymphony:xwork
  • opensymphony:xwork-2.0-beta
  • org.apache.struts:struts2-core
  • org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
High
7.5/10

Summary

ParametersInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.16.2 does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0094.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

CWE-264 - Permissions Privileges and Access Controls

CWE 264 (permissions, privileges, and access controls) is not a weakness in and of itself, rather it is a category of weaknesses related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features used to perform access control. If not addressed, the weaknesses in this category allow attackers to gain privileges for an unintended sphere of control, access sensitive information, and execute arbitrary commands.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published