Vulnerability in Apache Struts
CVE-2017-9787
When using a Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions it is possible to perform a DoS attack. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.
EPSS: 0.082 (92.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.9
- Apache Software Foundation Struts — versions 2.5 to 2.5.10.1, 2.3.x prior to 2.3.33
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9787?
- CVE-2017-9787 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9787?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-9787 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.