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CVE detail

CVE-2019-0230

Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 forced double OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution.

CVSS 9.8 · CriticalBuzz score 32.5

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 32.5

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 19.5 · diversity 13.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
19.5
6 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
13.0
4 sources across 2 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

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Evidence

Source links by recency

Newest mentions first
6 source links · newest first
  • The Apache Software Foundation addressed a possible remote code execution vulnerability in Struts 2 related to the OGNL technology. The Apache Software Foundation has released a security update to address a “possible remote code execution” flaw in Struts 2 that is related to the OGNL technology. The remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2020-17530, resides in […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comDec 9, 2020, 7:36 AM
  • The Apache Software Foundation has released a security update for Struts 2, to address what is described as a “possible remote code execution” flaw related to the OGNL technology.

    newswww.securityweek.comDec 8, 2020, 7:51 PM
  • 24th August – Threat Intelligence BulletinCheck Point Research

    For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 24th August 2020, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top Attacks and Breaches The University of Utah has paid $457K to prevent attackers from publishing student and employee information stolen during a ransomware attack which ended on July 19th. The ransom has been paid […]

    vendorresearch.checkpoint.comAug 24, 2020, 3:08 PM
  • Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Updated cryptojacking worm steals AWS credentials A malicious cryptocurrency miner and DDoS worm that has been targeting Docker systems for months now also steals Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials. Thousands of ISO certifications at risk of lapsing due to halted re-certification audits Thousands of valuable ISO management system certifications earned by UK companies may now be at risk because auditors from Certification … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comAug 23, 2020, 1:40 PM
  • Have you already updated your Apache Struts 2 to version 2.5.22, released in November 2019? You might want to, and quickly, as information about a potential RCE vulnerability (CVE-2019-0230) and PoC exploits for it have been published. About the vulnerability (CVE-2019-0230) “CVE-2019-0230 is a forced double Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) evaluation vulnerability that occurs when Struts tries to perform an evaluation of raw user input inside of tag attributes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comAug 17, 2020, 10:03 AM
  • Security researchers have discovered a PoC exploit code available online that can be used to trigger unpatched security flaws in Apache Struts 2. Security researchers have discovered a PoC code and exploit available on GitHub that that can be used to trigger the security vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2. The Proof-of-concept exploit code was released […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comAug 15, 2020, 3:52 PM

Exploit code

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