#VU5234 Security bypass in Apache Struts - CVE-2014-0094
Published: January 23, 2017 / Updated: October 22, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5234
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0094
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
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.
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.