CVE-2012-0392 (GCVE-0-2012-0392)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2012-01-08 15:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 22:20
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
7 references
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| http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
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| http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apac… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave… | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/47393 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA |
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