# MA-999.122023: MyCERT Advisory - The Apache Software Foundation Updates Struts 2

**Date:** 13 Dec 2023  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-999.122023  
**Advisory ID:** MA-999.122023

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**1.0 Introduction**
The Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address a vulnerability (CVE-2023-50164) in Struts 2.
**2.0 Impact**
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
- Struts 2.0.0 - Struts 2.3.37 ([EOL](https://struts.apache.org/struts23-eol-announcement)),
- Struts 2.5.0 - Struts 2.5.32,
- Struts 6.0.0 - Struts 6.3.0
**4.0 Recommendations**
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the [Apache Security Bulletin](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-066) and upgrade to Struts 2.5.33 or Struts 6.3.0.2 or greater.
Kindly refer to the URL for more information: <https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-066>
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this devices to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact MyCERT through the following channels:
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**5.0    References**
- <https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/12/12/apache-software-foundation-updates-struts-2>
- <https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-066>