Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache Struts applications using affected versions can be exposed to remote code execution if a FreeMarker tag uses an unintended expression where a string literal was expected. That can let attacker-controlled input influence server-side expression evaluation. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Internet-facing Java web applications running Apache Struts in the listed version ranges are the primary concern, especially where FreeMarker tags process dynamic values. Exposure should be confirmed by dependency inventory and application review. Treat this as a high-priority legacy Struts risk. The business concern is server compromise if an affected application is reachable and uses the vulnerable pattern. Focus first on externally exposed systems and vendor products bundling Struts. Mitigation focus: Identify all Apache Struts versions in production and build dependencies.; Check Apache S2-053 vendor guidance for the correct fixed release or workaround.; Prioritize remediation for internet-facing Struts applications..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-053.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/ka51A000000CgttQAC/NTAP-20170911-0001CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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