Remote code execution via file upload in Apache Struts



| Updated: 2025-03-18
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-50164
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Apache Struts
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU83960

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50164

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.5 - 6.3.0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-066


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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