ID:8515 - Exploit for Security bypass in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0094

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8515 - Exploit for Security bypass in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0094

ID:8515 - Exploit for Security bypass in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0094

Published: October 22, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5234
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0094
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 bypass security restsrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in ParametersInterceptor. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted class parameter to manipulate the ClassLoader used by the application server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Remediation

Update to version 2.3.16.2.