Description
The token check mechanism in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.4 does not properly validate the token name configuration parameter, which allows remote attackers to perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by setting the token name configuration parameter to a session attribute.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 6.8/10
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50420Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-010.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55346
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78182
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50420Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-010.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55346
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78182
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3858
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 5, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified