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This issue can let an attacker cause a denial of service in Apache Struts applications, but only in deployments using Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions. The documented fix is upgrading Struts to 2.5.12 or 2.3.33. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in Java web applications running affected Apache Struts versions and using Spring AOP to secure Struts actions. Internet-facing Struts applications have higher business impact if availability is affected. Treat this as a targeted availability risk. It warrants prompt remediation where affected Struts versions are internet-facing or business-critical, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation language. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Struts to 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.; Identify third-party products bundling affected Struts versions.; Check Apache and vendor advisories for deployment-specific guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [announcements] 20170810 [ANN] Apache Struts: S2-049 Security Bulletin updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- 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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