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Researchers have warned of outdated installations of Apache Struts 2 and that if left unpatched they can open the door to more critical holes similar to a bug at the root of the massive Equifax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.

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