Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE concerns Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.3, where DiskFileItem file handling is described as enabling remote code execution. Business risk depends on whether vulnerable library versions are packaged in internet-facing Java applications or frameworks such as older Struts deployments. Likely exposure is Java applications or products bundling Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.3, especially file-upload paths reachable by untrusted users. Downstream advisories from Apache, Oracle, openSUSE, and NetApp indicate dependency-level exposure across packaged software. Prioritize remediation where file upload functionality is exposed to untrusted users. Because the record lacks CVSS and active exploitation evidence, handle as a high-priority dependency cleanup, not as confirmed emergency exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and products bundling Apache Commons FileUpload.; Upgrade affected commons-fileupload deployments to version 1.3.3 where applicable.; For Struts 2.3.36 or prior, follow Apache's upgrade guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [announce] 20181105 [SECURITY] Immediately upgrade commons-fileupload to version 1.3.3 when running Struts 2.3.36 or priorCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [lucene-solr-user] 20190104 Re: SOLR v7 Security Issues Caused Denial of Use - Sonatype Application Composition ReportCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190212-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-4812CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-30CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-12CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FILEUPLOAD-279CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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