CVE-2011-5057Struts Vulnerability
struts: improper access restrictions to collections such as session and request
Published Dec 21, 2011 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2011-5057 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Struts (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.3.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
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
Description
Apache Struts 2.3.1.2 and earlier, 2.3.19-2.3.23, provides interfaces that do not properly restrict access to collections such as the session and request collections, which might allow remote attackers to modify run-time data values via a crafted parameter to an application that implements an affected interface, as demonstrated by the SessionAware, RequestAware, ApplicationAware, ServletRequestAware, ServletResponseAware, and ParameterAware interfaces.
NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report because of an "easy work-around in existing apps by configuring the interceptor."
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrutsApache | See advisory | 2.3.3 |
Patched Releases
Struts
2.3.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 21, 2011
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisorycodesecure.blogspot.com · struts-2-session-tampering-via.html
- advisoryissues.apache.org · WW-2264
- advisoryissues.apache.org · WW-3631
- exploitExploitDB-36426
- other47109
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Struts 2.3.1.2 and earlier, 2.3.19-2.3.23, provides interfaces that do not properly restrict access to collections such as the session and request collections, which might allow remote attackers to modify run-time data values via a crafted parameter to an application that implements an affected interface, as de…
Affected: Struts (Apache). 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 Struts 2.3.3.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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