CVE-2005-3745Struts Vulnerability
Apache Struts Cross-site scripting Vulnerability
Published May 1, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-9cjh-qmvx-436c
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2005-3745 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), org.apache.struts:struts-core (maven), seal.sp1p1.struts:struts and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including seal.sp1p1.struts:struts 1.1+sp999, struts:struts 1.1+sp2p2.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-3745
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0157
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0161
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- patchhttp://www.hacktics.com/AdvStrutsNov05.html
- patch15512
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts 1.2.7, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string, which is not properly quoted or filtered when the request handler generates an error message.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrutsApache | 1.2.7 | n/a |
| org.apache.struts:struts-coremaven | See advisory | n/a |
| seal.sp1p1.struts:strutsseal | See advisory | 1.1+sp999 |
| struts:strutsseal | See advisory | 1.1+sp2p2 |
Patched Releases
seal.sp1p1.struts:struts
1.1+sp999
struts:struts
1.1+sp2p2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 1, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2005-3745
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0157
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0161
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- patchhacktics.com · AdvStrutsNov05.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts 1.2.7, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string, which is not properly quoted or filtered when the request handler generates an error message.
Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 1.2.7; org.apache.struts:struts-core (maven); seal.sp1p1.struts:struts, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including seal.sp1p1.struts:struts 1.1+sp999, struts:struts 1.1+sp2p2.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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