Add Exploit Example for Vulnerability X

[louraider]

Proposal

I'd like to propose adding an exploit example for CVE-2024-9999, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability discovered in Apache Struts 2.x versions. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms through specially crafted OGNL expressions in HTTP headers.

Exploit Overview

The vulnerability exists in the authentication filter implementation where user-supplied input from the X-Forwarded-For header is processed without proper sanitization. An attacker can inject malicious OGNL expressions that evaluate to admin privileges, effectively bypassing authentication.

Suggested Implementation

Structure

1. Create a new directory: /apache-struts-auth-bypass-2024
2. Main exploit script: exploit.py
3. Documentation: README.md with detailed explanation
4. Test environment setup: docker-compose.yml for safe testing

Key Components

• Target detection: Version fingerprinting module
• Payload generation: OGNL expression builder
• Exploitation: HTTP request crafting with malicious headers
• Post-exploitation: Session token extraction and verification

Technologies

• Python 3.8+
• Requests library for HTTP operations
• Beautiful Soup for response parsing

Getting Started for Contributors

1. Research Phase: Review the CVE details and understand the vulnerability mechanism
2. Environment Setup: Set up a vulnerable test instance using Docker
3. Proof of Concept: Start with a simple PoC that demonstrates the bypass
4. Exploit Development: Build the full-featured exploit with error handling
5. Documentation: Add clear instructions and ethical use warnings

Resources

• CVE-2024-9999 official advisory
• Apache Struts security bulletins
• OGNL injection reference guides

Ethical Considerations

This exploit should only be used for:

• Educational purposes
• Authorized penetration testing
• Security research in controlled environments

Contributors should include prominent disclaimers about responsible disclosure and legal use.

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Looking forward to collaboration on this! Happy to provide guidance to anyone interested in working on this.

[louraider]

🎯 Calling all new contributors! 🎯

This is an excellent opportunity to make your first meaningful contribution to the security research community! Don't be intimidated if you're new to exploit development – we all started somewhere.

💪 Why you should jump in:

• Learn practical exploitation techniques in a safe, educational environment
• Contribute to a valuable resource for the security community
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world vulnerabilities
• Build your portfolio and GitHub profile

🚀 Getting started is easier than you think:

• Start small: even documenting the vulnerability or setting up the test environment helps
• Ask questions: the community is here to support you
• Collaborate: pair up with other contributors if you'd like
• Iterate: your first PR doesn't have to be perfect

📚 Resources for beginners:

• Check out the repository's CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines
• Review existing exploits in the repo as examples
• Join discussions in the issues and learn from others

Remember: every expert was once a beginner. The security community thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Your unique perspective and fresh eyes might bring insights that others have missed!

Let's build something great together! Feel free to comment here with questions or tag me if you need any guidance. Happy hacking! 🔐✨