CVE-2007-6726: Struts2 dojo plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rm26-w253-9qv7
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-6726 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Struts2 dojo plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache struts dojo plugin xss vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.3.

CVE-2007-6726 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-6726
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rm26-w253-9qv7
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 dojo plugin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-6726

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Struts2 dojo plugin 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-dojo-plugin fixed: 0.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
    <artifactId>struts2-dojo-plugin</artifactId>
    <version>0.4.3</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-2007-6726, 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 dojo plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.3), 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 dojo plugin, 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 Dojo 0.4.1 and 0.4.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving (1) `xip_client.html` and (2) `xip_server.html` in `src/io/`.

CVE-2007-6726 Affected Struts2 dojo plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.struts:struts2-dojo-plugin
maven/org.apache.struts/struts2-dojo-plugin
Maven
≥ 0.4.1
< 0.4.3
0.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2007-6726 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6726
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/498... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49884
Struts2 dojo plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/struts-archive/blob/master/plugins/struts2-dojo-plugin
issues.apache.org/struts/browse/ww-21... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2134
www.dojotoolkit.org/0-4-3-and-updated-0... WEB
http://www.dojotoolkit.org/0-4-3-and-updated-0-4-1-0-4-2-builds
www.dojotoolkit.org/2007/05/26/0-4-3-re... WEB
http://www.dojotoolkit.org/2007/05/26/0-4-3-released-0-4-2-and-0-4-1-users-should-upgrade-immediately
www.dojotoolkit.org/releasenotes/0.4.3 WEB
http://www.dojotoolkit.org/releaseNotes/0.4.3
Struts2 dojo plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34660

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6726?
CVE-2007-6726 is a security vulnerability in Struts2 dojo plugin involving Apache Struts Dojo Plugin XSS Vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Struts2 dojo plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.3 across affected packages: org.apache.struts:struts2-dojo-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2007-6726?
Upgrading to 0.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is struts2-dojo-plugin affected?
Yes, org.apache.struts:struts2-dojo-plugin is affected in releases prior to 0.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-6726?
CVE-2007-6726 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-2007-6726?
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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