# CVE-2006-1546: Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to bypass validation via a request with a 'org.apache.struts.ta

- Also known as: GHSA-VF8G-MPMW-QV87
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 1.2.9
- Published: 2006-03-30 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- struts:struts (Maven): fixed in 1.2.9

## Description

Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to bypass validation via a request with a 'org.apache.struts.taglib.html.Constants.CANCEL' parameter, which causes the action to be canceled but would not be detected from applications that do not use the isCancelled check.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, struts:struts, upgrade to a fixed version (1.2.9) per the references below.
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## References

- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/struts-user/200601.mbox/%3c20060121221800.15814.qmail%40web32607.mail.mud.yahoo.com%3e
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015856
- http://struts.apache.org/struts-doc-1.2.9/userGuide/release-notes.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1205
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17342
- http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38374
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19493
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25612
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/struts-dev/200601.mbox/%3cdr169r%24623%242%40sea.gmane.org%3e

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