CVE-2019-0230

Name: CVE-2019-0230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-14T17:15:09.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 97.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0230 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 forced double OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 97.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 forced double OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

97.40%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.5.20
Oracle	Communications Policy Management	12.5.0
Oracle	Financial Services Data Integration Hub	8.0.3
Oracle	Financial Services Data Integration Hub	8.0.6
Oracle	Financial Services Market Risk Measurement And Management	8.0.6
Oracle	Mysql Enterprise Monitor	<= 8.0.23

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160108/Apache-Struts-2.5.20-Double-OGNL-Evaluation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160721/Apache-Struts-2-Forced-Multi-OGNL-Evaluation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/ww/s2-059Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2982840Permissions Required
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1125f3044a0946d1e7e6f125a6170b58d413ebd4a95157e4608041c7%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90890afea72a9571d666820b2fe5942a0a5f86be406fa31da3dd0922%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160108/Apache-Struts-2.5.20-Double-OGNL-Evaluation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160721/Apache-Struts-2-Forced-Multi-OGNL-Evaluation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/ww/s2-059Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2982840Permissions Required
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1125f3044a0946d1e7e6f125a6170b58d413ebd4a95157e4608041c7%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90890afea72a9571d666820b2fe5942a0a5f86be406fa31da3dd0922%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0230?

Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.5.20 forced double OGNL evaluation, when evaluated on raw user input in tag attributes, may lead to remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2019-0230?

CVE-2019-0230 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0230?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-0230?

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Source: NVD / NIST