CSRF in Apache Struts
CVE-2014-7809
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.x before 2.3.20 uses predictable <s:token/> values, which allows remote attackers to bypass the CSRF protection mechanism.
Vulnerability class: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.035 (88.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 89th percentile — 88.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.035 · newest: 0.035 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/129421/Apache-Struts-2.3.20-Security-Fixes.html
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-023.html (Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/71548 (vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1031309 (vdb-entry)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534175/100/0/threaded (mailing-list)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7809?
- CVE-2014-7809 is a vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Published 2014-12-10.
- Is CVE-2014-7809 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.