Vulnerability identifier: #VU46152
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data, when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled. A remote attacker can pass arbitrary commands via the method:
prefix and execute them on the server.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Struts: 2.3.20 - 2.3.29
External links
http://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-032
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.