CVE-2014-0113: apache struts
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-0113 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in apache struts. EPSS estimates a 78.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 29-04-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0094.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
78.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.49 pp
From 77.83% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundApache Struts - ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- struts≥ 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2
Org.apache.struts1 product
- struts2-core< 2.3.20
2 vendors · 2 products
References
7 links- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threadedMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMThird Party Advisory
- github.com/apache/strutsPACKAGE