Vulnerability in Apache Struts
CVE-2017-5638
The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary com…
EPSS: 1.000 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Struts
- Apache Software Foundation Struts — versions 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1, 2.3.x before 2.3.32
- Arubanetworks Clearpass_policy_manager
- Hp Server_automation — versions 9.1.0, 10.0.0, 10.1.0
- Ibm Storwize_v3500
- Ibm Storwize_v3500_firmware — versions 7.7.1.6, 7.8.1.0
- Ibm Storwize_v5000
- Ibm Storwize_v5000_firmware — versions 7.7.1.6, 7.8.1.0
- Ibm Storwize_v7000
- Ibm Storwize_v7000_firmware — versions 7.7.1.6, 7.8.1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Press/Media Coverage)
- security@apache.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@apache.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5638?
- CVE-2017-5638 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-03-11.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5638?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-5638 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-5638 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 423 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.