Check Point Advisories

Apache Struts 2 CookieInterceptor OGNL Script Injection (CVE-2012-0392)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-225
Date Published: 25 Jun 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Sunday 24 November, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-0392
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75
Who is Vulnerable? Apache Software Foundation Struts 2 prior to 2.3.1.1
Vulnerability Description A code execution vulnerability has been reported in Apache Struts 2.
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to an error resulting in the interpretation of cookie names as OGNL expressions. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable server. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary Java code.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to send a malicious HTTP request to the vulnerable server.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache Struts 2 CookieInterceptor OGNL Script Injection protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation
Attack Information: Apache Struts 2 CookieInterceptor OGNL Script Injection

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