CVE-2011-2088 XWork in Apache Struts Reveals Sensitive Information
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive internal Java class path information via crafted s:submit elements in Apache Struts or WebWork applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-2088?
CVE-2011-2088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, published on 13 May 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XWork 2.2.1 in Apache Struts 2.2.1, and OpenSymphony XWork in OpenSymphony WebWork, allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about internal Java class paths via vectors involving an s:submit element and a nonexistent method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1772.3.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2088?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core. It affects 3 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core Maven | All versions | 2.2.2 |
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core Maven | All versions | 2.2.2 |
Products include Apache Struts, Opensymphony Webwork, Opensymphony Xwork.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2088?
Upgrade org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core to 2.2.2 or later.
Is CVE-2011-2088 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2088 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Struts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9ccm-g362-2r35.