Short Name |
HTTP:APACHE:FILTER-DISPATCHER |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apache Struts FilterDispatcher and DefaultStaticContentLoader Classes Directory Traversal |
Release Date |
2011/07/26 |
Update Number |
1961 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in the Apache Struts. A successful attack can lead to gain access to restricted files. This may lead to disclosure of sensitive information.
Struts is prone to multiple directory-traversal vulnerabilities because the application fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit these issues using directory-traversal strings ('../') to download arbitrary files with the privileges of the webserver process. Information obtained may aid in further attacks. Versions prior to Struts 2.0.12 are vulnerable.