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Apache Struts 2.0.0 <=> 2.3.37(EOL) / 2.5.0 <=> 2.5.33 / 6.0.0 <=> 6.3.0.2 Remote Code Execution (S2-067)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 213040

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Synopsis

Apache Struts installed on the remote host is affected by Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Description

The version of Apache Struts installed on the remote host is prior to tested version. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the S2-067 advisory.

 - File upload logic is flawed vulnerability in Apache Struts. This issue affects Apache Struts: from 2.0.0 before 6.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.4.0 migrate to the new file upload mechanism https://struts.apache.org/core-developers/file-upload . You can find more details in https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-067 (CVE-2024-53677)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version or later. Alternatively, apply the workaround as referenced in in the vendor's security bulletin

See Also

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-067

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 213040

File Name: struts_S2-067.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/16/2024

Updated: 12/17/2024

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-53677

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.5

Threat Score: 9

Threat Vector: CVSS:4.0/E:P

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/6/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/6/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-53677