SB2024121136 - Remote code execution in Apache Struts
Published: December 11, 2024 Updated: February 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024121136
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53677)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.