CVE-2020-17530: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

Forced OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution. Affected software : Apache Struts 2.0.0 - Struts 2.5.25.

Other sources

Forced Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) evaluation in Apache Struts, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, can lead to remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

14 affected components
Apache struts
Apache struts>=2.0.0<2.5.30
Oracle Business Intelligence=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle Business Intelligence=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Intelligence Hub=8.0.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Intelligence Hub=8.1.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Intelligence Hub=8.2.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Intelligence Hub=8.2.3
Oracle Communications Policy Management=12.5.0
Oracle Communications Pricing Design Center=12.0.0.3.0
Oracle Financial Services Data Integration Hub=8.0.3
Oracle Financial Services Data Integration Hub=8.0.6
Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5=5.6
Oracle MySQL Enterprise Monitor=8.0.23

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Apache Struts vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Apache Struts vulnerability is CVE-2020-17530.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17530?

The severity of CVE-2020-17530 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-17530?

The affected software includes Apache Struts 2.0.0 - Struts 2.5.30, Oracle Business Intelligence 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, Oracle Communications Diameter Intelligence Hub 8.0.0, 8.1.0, 8.2.0, and 8.2.3, Oracle Communications Policy Management 12.5.0, Oracle Communications Pricing Design Center 12.0.0.3.0, Oracle Financial Services Data Integration Hub 8.0.3 and 8.0.6, Oracle Hospitality Opera 5.6, and Oracle MySQL Enterprise Monitor 8.0.23.

4

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-17530?

CVE-2020-17530 is a vulnerability in Apache Struts that allows for remote code execution through forced OGNL evaluation.

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How can CVE-2020-17530 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-17530, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Apache Struts or apply necessary security patches provided by the affected software vendors.

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