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CVE-2014-0094 affects Apache Struts before 2.3.16.2. The vulnerability is in the ParametersInterceptor, where attacker-controlled request parameters are bound in a way that allows the special 'class' parameter to be passed to getClass(), enabling remote manipulation of the application ClassLoader. In practice, a remote attacker can supply crafted parameters to vulnerable Struts actions and influence class-related object access during parameter processing. The issue stems from unsafe handling of externally controlled input in reflection/property access paths associated with parameter binding.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module: 'struts_code_exec_classloader.rb', which exploits remote code execution vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 1.x (<= 1.3.10) and 2.x (< 2.3.16.2) via class loader manipulation. The exploit abuses the 'class' parameter in HTTP requests to manipulate the Java ClassLoader, allowing arbitrary code execution. The module supports both Java and native payloads, delivering them as JSP files or executables depending on the target platform (Linux, Windows, or Java). For certain Windows targets, it can leverage SMB to deliver the payload. The module is highly weaponized, supporting customizable payloads and automatic cleanup. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting HTTP endpoints exposed by vulnerable Struts applications. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file compatible with the Metasploit framework, and all exploit logic is contained within this file.
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