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Struts
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: Struts
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: a:apache:struts
Metasploit:
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Platforms Tested:
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Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Struts

The Struts application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of a user visiting the affected site. This can be used to steal authentication credentials and carry out further attacks.

Mitigation:

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to properly sanitize and validate all user-supplied input to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, implementing content security policies and input validation can help prevent XSS attacks.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15512/info

Struts is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to have arbitrary script code execute in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. 

http://www.example.com/struts-virtdir/<script>alert('test')</script>.do

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