CVE-2017-9791: Apache Struts 1 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Critical · CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 98.9%, 100th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: apache
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Apache Struts 1 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Apache Software Foundation: Apache Struts
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/ (opens in new tab)
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-048.html (opens in new tab)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42324/ (opens in new tab)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44643/ (opens in new tab)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/99484 (opens in new tab)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038838 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)