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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.