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CVE-2017-7672 is a denial-of-service risk in Apache Struts applications that accept user-entered URLs and use Struts' built-in URLValidator. A specially crafted URL can overload the server during validation. The cited fix is upgrading Apache Struts to version 2.5.12. Exposure is most likely in Struts 2 applications using versions 2.5 to 2.5.10.1 where public or authenticated forms accept URL fields and use the built-in URLValidator. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy Struts services. It is urgent for internet-facing applications with URL submission features, but available evidence does not support emergency treatment as actively exploited or code-execution capable. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Struts to version 2.5.12.; Prioritize internet-facing applications accepting URL fields.; Check Apache and affected vendor advisories for supported guidance..
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- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [announcements] 20170713 Apache Struts 2.5.12 GA with Security Fixes ReleaseCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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