HTTP: Apache Struts Wildcard Command Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in Apache Structs application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands into the context of the running Struts instance.

Extended Description

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a request with a crafted action name that is not properly handled during wildcard matching, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2135.

Affected Products

Apache struts

Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:WILDCARD-CMD-EXEC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2013-2134 Command Execution Struts Wildcard
Release Date
09/18/2014
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apache

CVSS Score

9.3

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