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)

EPSS: 0.035 (87.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Apache Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.