Apache Struts 2.x < 2.5.26 RCE (S2-061) (direct check)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 144365

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Synopsis

Apache Struts installed on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apache Struts installed on the remote host is 2.x prior to 2.5.26. It is, therefore, affected by a a remote code execution vulnerability in its OGNL evaluation functionality due to insufficient validation of user input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on an affected host.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.26 or later. Alternatively, apply the workarounds as referenced in the vendor security bulletins.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 144365

File Name: struts_cve_2020_17530.nbin

Version: 1.41

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/17/2020

Updated: 3/19/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-17530

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 9.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/6/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/8/2020

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 5/3/2022

Exploitable With

Metasploit (Apache Struts 2 Forced Multi OGNL Evaluation)

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-17530

IAVA: 2020-A-0565-S

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