Check Point Advisories

Apache Struts Open Redirect Arbitrary Website Redirection (CVE-2013-2248)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-2505
Date Published:	25 Jul 2013
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Wednesday 29 April, 2015
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2013-2248
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	An open redirect vulnerability has been reported in Apache Struts. The vulnerability is due to a design flaw which allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites.

Protection Overview

This protection will block any attempt to use this vulnerability.

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

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache Struts Open Redirect Arbitrary Website Redirection protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Application Servers Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apache Struts Open Redirect Arbitrary Website Redirection