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CVE-2008-6504

UnknownEPSS 39.40%

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CVE-2008-6504 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ParametersInterceptor in OpenSymphony XWork 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, does not properly restrict # (pound sign) references to context objects, which allows remote attackers to execute Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) statements and modify server-side context objects, as demonstrated by use of a \u0023 representation for the # character.. EPSS estimates a 39.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ParametersInterceptor in OpenSymphony XWork 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, does not properly restrict # (pound sign) references to context objects, which allows remote attackers to execute Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) statements and modify server-side context objects, as demonstrated by use of a \u0023 representation for the # character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
39.40%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.0
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.1
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.2
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.3
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.4
OpensymphonyXwork2.0.5
OpensymphonyXwork2.1.0
OpensymphonyXwork2.1.1
ApacheStruts2.0.0
ApacheStruts2.0.2
ApacheStruts2.0.3
ApacheStruts2.0.4
ApacheStruts2.0.5
ApacheStruts2.0.6
ApacheStruts2.0.7
ApacheStruts2.0.8
ApacheStruts2.0.9
ApacheStruts2.0.11
ApacheStruts2.0.11.1
ApacheStruts2.0.11.2

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6504?
ParametersInterceptor in OpenSymphony XWork 2.0.x before 2.0.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.2, as used in Apache Struts and other products, does not properly restrict # (pound sign) references to context objects, which allows remote attackers to execute Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) statements and modify server-side context objects, as demonstrated by use of a \u0023 representation for the # character.
How severe is CVE-2008-6504?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6504 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6504?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST