CVE-2019-0233: apache struts Improper Preservation of Permissions
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesGHSA-ccp5-gg58-pxfm
Published 14-09-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-0233 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Preservation of Permissions vulnerability in apache struts. EPSS estimates a 66.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
66.15%
0%100%
Critical · -1.90 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An access permission override in Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 may cause a Denial of Service when performing a file upload.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
66.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-1.90 pp
From 68.05% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score66.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Oracle4 products
Apache1 product
- struts≥ 2.0.0, ≤ 2.5.20
Org.apache.struts1 product
- struts2-core≥ 2.0.0, < 2.5.22
3 vendors · 6 products
