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A directory traversal vulnerability within file uploads has been found in Apache Struts and has been assigned CVE-2023-50164. Fastly has created a virtual patch for it that is now available within your account. To activate it and add protection to your services:

1. Log in to the Next-Gen WAF control panel.

2. From the Sites menu, select a site if you have more than one site.

3. From the Rules menu, select Templated Rules.
4. In the search bar, enter CVE-2023-50164 and then click View for the CVE-2023-50164 templated rule.
5. Click Configure and then Add trigger.
6. Select the Block requests from an IP immediately if the CVE-2023-50164 signal is observed checkbox.
7. Click Update rule.