Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation 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: 0.943 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Struts — versions 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1, 2.3.x before 2.3.32
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
- nmap.org/nsedoc/scripts/http-vuln-cve2017-5638.html (x_refsource_MISC)
- www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-002.txt (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- arstechnica.com/security/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-under-massive-attack-im… (x_refsource_MISC)
- 41570 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170310-0001/ (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/issues/8064 (x_refsource_MISC)
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-046.html (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/03/apache-0-day-exploited.html (x_refsource_MISC)
- www.imperva.com/blog/2017/03/cve-2017-5638-new-remote-code-execution-rce-vulner… (x_refsource_MISC)
- h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5638?
- CVE-2017-5638 is a vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Struts. Published 2017-03-11.
- 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.