CVE-2013-4316 Code injection in Apache Struts
Attackers can exploit default Dynamic Method Invocation settings in Apache Struts to bypass security controls and potentially execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4316?
CVE-2013-4316 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Struts, published on 30 Sep 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15.1 enables Dynamic Method Invocation by default, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4316?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core and org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin. It affects 4 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-core Maven | From 2.0.0 | 2.3.15.2 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-core Maven | From 2.0.0 | 2.3.15.2 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin Maven | From 2.0.0 | 2.3.15.2 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin Maven | From 2.0.0 | 2.3.15.2 |
Products include Apache Struts, Oracle Flexcube Private Banking, Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor, Oracle Webcenter Sites.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4316?
Upgrade org.apache.struts:struts2-core to 2.3.15.2 or later.
Is CVE-2013-4316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Struts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7h6-xr7g-m2c5.