Struts File Upload Vulnerability Could Lead to Remote Code Execution

CVE-2023-50164
9.8CRITICAL

Key Information

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Struts
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 December 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC📰 News Worthy

Summary

The CVE-2023-50164 vulnerability in Apache Struts enables remote code execution and is being actively exploited by threat actors. It affects a wide range of systems, including those used by Fortune 500 companies and various industries. The vulnerability requires specific conditions for exploitation, limiting the scope of potential attacks but still posing a significant risk. It is crucial for organizations to upgrade to the recommended Struts versions to address the issue. It's also important to note that previous vulnerabilities in Apache Struts have been exploited by ransomware groups, highlighting the urgency of addressing this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Struts <= 2.5.32

Apache Struts <= 6.3.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

News Articles

EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • First article discovered by BleepingComputer

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database11 Proof of Concept(s)16 News Article(s)

Credit

Steven Seeley of Source Incite
.