# CVE-2014-0116: CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the ge

- Also known as: GHSA-HMHQ-382Q-MP56
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.3.20
- Published: 2014-05-08 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- org.apache.struts:struts2-core (Maven): fixed in 2.3.20

## Description

CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, org.apache.struts:struts2-core, upgrade to a fixed version (2.3.20) per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67218
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-350733.htm
- http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-022.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59816

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