CVE-2018-11776 — Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2018-11776: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Apache |
| Product | Struts |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Due date | 2022-05-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Apache Struts contains a vulnerability that allows for remote code execution under two circumstances. One, where the alwaysSelectFullNamespace option is true and the value isn't set for a result defined in underlying configurations and in same time, its upper package configuration have no or wildcard namespace. Or, using URL tag which doesn't have value and action set and in same time, its upper package configuration have no or wildcard namespace.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11776
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11776
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog