CVE-2008-6505

Name: CVE-2008-6505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-23T14:19:12.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 72.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.. EPSS estimates a 72.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.x before 2.0.12 and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%252f (encoded dot dot slash) in a URI with a /struts/ path, related to (1) FilterDispatcher in 2.0.x and (2) DefaultStaticContentLoader in 2.1.x.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

72.52%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	2.0.6
Apache	Struts	2.0.8
Apache	Struts	2.0.9
Apache	Struts	2.0.11
Apache	Struts	2.0.11.1
Apache	Struts	2.0.11.2
Apache	Struts	2.1.2_beta

References

http://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2779
http://osvdb.org/49733
http://osvdb.org/49734
http://secunia.com/advisories/32497Vendor Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003Vendor Advisory
http://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2779
http://osvdb.org/49733
http://osvdb.org/49734
http://secunia.com/advisories/32497Vendor Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32104Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3003Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6505?

How severe is CVE-2008-6505?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 72.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6505?

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