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.

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)

EPSS: 0.014 (80.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, 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.