CVE-2023-50164

Apache Struts remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 80.8%

Published7 Dec 2023

Description

An attacker can manipulate file upload params to enable paths traversal and under some circumstances this can lead to uploading a malicious file which can be used to perform Remote Code Execution. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions Struts 2.5.33 or Struts 6.3.0.2 or greater to fix this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Struts≥ 2.0.0 < 2.5.33 · ≥ 6.0.0 < 6.3.0.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Struts≥ 2.5.33

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-50164 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-50164 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 80.8%.

How severe is CVE-2023-50164?

CVE-2023-50164 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 80.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-50164?

Affected products include Apache Struts.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50164?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Struts 2.5.33 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.