CVE-2018-11776NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Apache Struts contains a Remote Code Execution when using results with no namespace and it's upper actions have no or wildcard namespace. The same flaw exists when using a url tag with no value, action set, and it's upper actions have no or wildcard namespace.

Severity Level

HIGH(8.1)

Published Date

Aug 22, 2018

Last Modified

Oct 22, 2025

PoC

Available(Metasploit, Nuclei)

Exploitation Status

ACTIVE

CVE Record Status

Published

EPSS Score (30-Day)

Data Pending

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation ↗

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required.

CVSS v3.0 Base Metrics — Score 8.1

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

org.apache.struts:struts2-core >= 2.0.4, <= 2.3.34
org.apache.struts:struts2-core >= 2.5, <= 2.5.16

Patched Versions

Not provided by Private for this CVE.

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