Improper input validation in Apache Struts
CVE-2015-5209
Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.24.1 allows remote attackers to manipulate Struts internals, alter user sessions, or affect container settings via vectors involving a top object.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.091 (95.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 95th percentile — 95.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.091 · newest: 0.091 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033908 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/82550 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0002/
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-026.html (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5209?
- CVE-2015-5209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-08-29.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5209?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.