This module exploits a remote command execution vulnerability in Apache Struts versions 1.x (<= 1.3.10) and 2.x (< 2.3.16.2). In Struts 1.x the problem is related with the ActionForm bean population mechanism while in case of Struts 2.x the vulnerability is due to the ParametersInterceptor. Both allow access to 'class' parameter that is directly mapped to getClass() method and allows ClassLoader manipulation. As a result, this can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted parameters.
Linux,Windows
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/multi/http/struts_code_exec_classloader
msf exploit(struts_code_exec_classloader) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(struts_code_exec_classloader) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(struts_code_exec_classloader) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(struts_code_exec_classloader) > exploit
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