Apache (Struts 2) Data Breach

Apache (Struts 2) experienced a data breach that was reported on January 21, 2022. The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts 2 before 2.2.3.1 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Key Facts

Organization
Apache (Struts 2)
Date Reported
January 21, 2022
Incident Type
web app exploit
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
web app exploit

Source

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