SB2023120703 - Remote code execution via file upload in Apache Struts
Published: December 7, 2023 Updated: March 18, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023120703
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50164)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in path names. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file to the server and execute it.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.