Improper input validation in Apache Struts

CVE-2017-15707

In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.015 (81.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15707?
CVE-2017-15707 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2017-12-01.
How severe is CVE-2017-15707?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.