CVE-2012-1006: Struts2 parent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cmpm-jg8r-fv37
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1006 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Struts2 parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache struts multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2, 2.2.3.1.

CVE-2012-1006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cmpm-jg8r-fv37
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Struts2 parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-1006

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Struts2 parent dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.struts:struts2-parent fixed: 2.1.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
    <artifactId>struts2-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.2</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.struts:struts2-parent fixed: 2.2.3.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
    <artifactId>struts2-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.3.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-1006, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Struts2 parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Struts2 parent, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to `struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action`, or the (3) clientName parameter to `struts2-rest-showcase/orders`.

CVE-2012-1006 Affected Struts2 parent Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.22.2.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.struts:struts2-parent
maven/org.apache.struts/struts2-parent
Maven
< 2.1.2
2.1.2
org.apache.struts:struts2-parent
maven/org.apache.struts/struts2-parent
Maven
≥ 2.2
< 2.2.3.1
2.2.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1006
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/728... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72888
web.archive.org/web/20120219225953/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20120219225953/http://secpod.org/advisories/SecPod_Apache_Struts_Multiple_Parsistant_XSS_Vulns.txt
web.archive.org/web/20131013214245/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20131013214245/http://secpod.org/blog/?p=450
Struts2 parent Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229131840/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51902

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1006?
CVE-2012-1006 is a security vulnerability in Struts2 parent involving Apache Struts Multiple Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Struts2 parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2, 2.2.3.1 across affected packages: org.apache.struts:struts2-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1006?
Upgrading to 2.1.2, 2.2.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is struts2-parent affected?
Yes, org.apache.struts:struts2-parent is affected in releases prior to 2.1.2, 2.2.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2, 2.2.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1006?
CVE-2012-1006 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-1006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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