CVE-2014-0116

Description

CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.

How to fix CVE-2014-0116

To remediate CVE-2014-0116, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core—upgrade to 2.3.20 or later

Is CVE-2014-0116 being exploited?

Moderate — EPSS is 6.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 2.3.20

References (5)

• ADVISORYnvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0116
• PATCHgithub.com/apache/struts
• WEBstruts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-022.html
• WEBwww.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-350733.htm