Apache Struts2 Showcase Namespace XSS Vulnerability Network Vulnerability

Summary

This host is installed with Apache Struts2 showcase and is prone to cross-site scripting Vulnerability.

Impact

Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. Impact Level: Application

Solution

No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

Insight

An error exists in the application which fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input to "namespace" parameter before using it

Affected

Apache Struts2 2.3.15.3

Detection

Send a crafted exploit string via HTTP GET request and check whether it is able to read the string or not.

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