#VU101653 Path traversal in Apache Struts - CVE-2024-53677

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101653

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53677

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in filenames during file upload within Action File Upload Interceptor. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted file to the server into an arbitrary directory.

Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to upload an arbitrary file and execute it on the server, leading to a full system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Struts: 2.0.0 - 2.5.33, 6.0.0 - 6.3.0.2

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.