CVE-2019-0233
Highstruts2: access permission override when performing a file upload leads to DoS
Published Apr 21, 2021 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-ccp5-gg58-pxfm
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-0233 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Struts (Apache), Communications Policy Management (Oracle), Financial Services Data Integration Hub (Oracle) and 3 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Struts <=2.5.20, Mysql Enterprise Monitor <=8.0.23, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.5.22.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
66%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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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.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrutsApache | >= Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 | 2.5.20 |
| Communications Policy ManagementOracle | 12.5.0 | n/a |
| Financial Services Data Integration HubOracle | 8.0.3, 8.0.6 | n/a |
| Financial Services Market Risk Measurement And ManagementOracle | 8.0.6 | n/a |
| Mysql Enterprise MonitorOracle | See advisory | 8.0.23 |
Patched Releases
Struts
<=2.5.20
Mysql Enterprise Monitor
<=8.0.23
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
2.5.22
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 21, 2021
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-281 Improper Preservation of Permissions
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryhttps://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/ww/s2-060
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2982840
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0233
- advisoryhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Struts (Apache) versions >= Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20; Communications Policy Management (Oracle) versions 12.5.0; Financial Services Data Integration Hub (Oracle) versions 8.0.3, 8.0.6, among others. 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.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Struts <=2.5.20, Mysql Enterprise Monitor <=8.0.23, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.5.22.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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