ID:8514 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0112

 
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ID:8514 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0112

Published: October 22, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU68588
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0112
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the getClass method in ParametersInterceptor. A remote non-authenticated attacker can manipulate the ClassLoader via a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU5234 (CVE-2014-0094).


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.