Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Struts
CVE-2017-9791
The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.
EPSS: 0.941 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Struts — versions 2.3.x series, 2.1.x series
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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- 99484 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- 42324 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-048.html (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- 1038838 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- 44643 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/ (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9791?
- CVE-2017-9791 is a vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Struts. Published 2017-07-10.
- Is CVE-2017-9791 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-9791 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-02-10), indicating it is being actively exploited. 55 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.