Apache Struts Strikes Again: New Vulnerability Causes Headaches and Laughter
Patching CVE-2024-53677 isn’t straightforward. The new Apache Action File Upload mechanism is required to avoid vulnerability exploits. Attackers are actively probing systems using Python requests to upload scripts. Beware, hackers may soon be asking your server for its favorite prank videos.
Hot Take:
Apache’s latest vulnerability fix is akin to patching a leaky boat with a colander—sure, it kind of works, but you’re going to get wet! It seems the tech wizards at Apache have managed to unravel one flaw just to knit together another. It’s like a really bad magic trick, where the rabbit keeps popping out of the wrong hat. As more exploit attempts pour in, it’s clear that the cybersecurity community better keep their umbrellas handy.
Key Points:
- Apache’s patch isn’t backwards compatible; users must update their actions to use the new mechanism.
- The vulnerability, CVE-2024-53677, is the sequel no one asked for to CVE-2023-50164.
- Proof of Concept (PoC) exploits are already in circulation, with active attempts to exploit the vulnerability.
- Scans are mostly originating from one particular IP address, suggesting targeted efforts.
- The Apache Struts vulnerability persists despite attempts to patch it with file upload mechanism changes.
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