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Apache Struts Config Browser Plugin Exposed (S2-043) - Active Check
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Web application abuses
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Mitigation
Created
Created
2 years ago
Modified
Modified
2 years ago
Summary
The remote host is exposing the Apache Struts Config Browser Plugin via HTTP.
Insight
Insight
Usage of the Config Browser Plugin in a production environment can lead to exposing vulnerable information of the application.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Any Apache Struts 2 version exposing the Config Browser Plugin to the public / using it in a production environment.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Sends a crafted HTTP GET request and checks the response.
Solution
Solution
Please read the linked Security guideline and restrict access to the Config Browser Plugin or do not use in a production environment.