Apache Struts Bug: A High-Stakes Game of Patch or Perish
Apache Struts 2 vulnerability CVE-2024-53677 has a near-maximum severity rating, making it a patch-or-nothing situation. With no workaround available, users must upgrade to version 6.4.0 or later to avoid remote code execution risks. Don’t be like Equifax; update your Struts before it’s too late!
Hot Take:
Looks like Apache Struts 2 just took a page out of the “how to keep cybersecurity professionals up at night” playbook! With a vulnerability that practically screams “exploit me,” it’s no wonder everyone is scrambling to patch their systems faster than you can say “Equifax breach.” And when Tenable and NVD give you ratings that high, you know you’ve hit the vulnerability jackpot. Don’t forget to thank your IT team for all those extra hours they’ll be pulling this week!
Key Points:
- Apache Struts 2 vulnerability CVE-2024-53677 scores a near-maximum severity rating.
- The vulnerability allows remote code execution without any privileges.
- No workaround exists; the only solution is upgrading to version 6.4.0 or greater.
- Struts’ File Upload Interceptor component is the source of the problem.
- Struts 2 remains popular despite its history of severe vulnerabilities.