Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability lets an attacker remotely execute code against certain Apache Struts applications that use the REST Plugin to process XML. Because CISA lists CVE-2017-9805 as known exploited and public exploit references exist, internet-facing legacy Struts applications should be treated as urgent business risk. Exposure is most likely in Java web applications running vulnerable Apache Struts versions with the REST Plugin enabled, especially public routes accepting XML. Embedded Struts in vendor products may also matter; verify against vendor advisories rather than assuming direct package visibility. Treat as immediate remediation for any internet-facing or business-critical Struts application. Known exploitation, remote code execution impact, and legacy prevalence create material compromise risk even though the CVSS score is high rather than maximum. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Struts to 2.3.34, 2.5.13, or a later supported release.; Follow Apache S2-052 guidance for REST Plugin and XML handling.; Temporarily disable vulnerable REST XML endpoints where upgrade cannot be immediate..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 20170907 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2 Affecting Cisco Products: September 2017CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/apache-struts-statement-on-equifaxCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 42627CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- VU#112992CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9805CVE reference · government-resource
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