CVE-2008-6505
MediumPublic exploitApache Struts directory traversal vulnerability
Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Dec 6, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-wv7g-xhvw-8hcp
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-6505 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.0.12, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.1.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrutsApache | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.6, 2.0.8, 2.0.9, 2.1.2_beta | n/a |
| org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven | >= 2.0.0 | 2.1.3 |
Patched Releases
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
2.0.12, 2.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Dec 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory32497
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6505
- advisory32104
- advisoryADV-2008-3003
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.
Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.6, 2.0.8, 2.0.9, 2.1.2_beta; org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven) versions >= 2.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.0.12, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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