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CVE-2008-6504

5.0 · MEDIUM

ParametersInterceptor in OpenSymphony XWork 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, does not properly restrict # (pound sign) references to context o…

Published Mar 23, 2009opensymphonyCWE-20EPSS 36.60%

Overview

CVE-2008-6504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensymphony xwork. It was published on March 23, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ParametersInterceptor in OpenSymphony XWork 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, does not properly restrict # (pound sign) references to context objects, which allows remote attackers to execute Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) statements and modify server-side context objects, as demonstrated by use of a \u0023 representation for the # character.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensymphony. Update xwork to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reffisheye6.atlassian.com/cru/CR-9/Refissues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2692Refjira.opensymphony.com/browse/XW-641Refosvdb.org/49732Refsecunia.com/advisories/32495Refsecunia.com/advisories/32497Refstruts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-003.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32101Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3004

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6504?

CVE-2008-6504 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensymphony xwork. It was published on March 23, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-6504?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6504?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensymphony. Update xwork to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-6504?

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