Security News > 2020 > August > PoC Exploit Targeting Apache Struts Surfaces on GitHub
Proof-of-concept exploit code surfaced on GitHub on Friday, raising the stakes on two existing Apache Struts 2 bugs that allow for remote code-execution and denial-of-service attacks on vulnerable installations.
Remediation includes upgrading to Struts 2.5.22, according to the Apache Struts Security Team.
Researchers have warned of outdated installations of Apache Struts 2 and that if left unpatched they can open the door to more critical holes similar to a bug at the root of the massive Equifax breach, which was also an Apache Struts 2 flaw.
While the PoC attack and exploit posted to GitHub targets CVE-2019-0230, the Apache Struts Security Team also urged users to patch for the DoS bug.
The Apache security bulletin recommends upgrading to the most recent version of Apache Struts.
News URL
https://threatpost.com/poc-exploit-github-apache-struts/158393/
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Related Vulnerability
| DATE | CVE | VULNERABILITY TITLE | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-14 | CVE-2019-0230 | Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 forced double OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution. | 9.8 |