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CVE-2017-5638

Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apache StrutsFrameworks
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
9.8Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)>99.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 7 Mar 2017Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 11 Mar 2017, 02:11 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 3 Nov 2021Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 4

  • Exploit moduleApache Struts Jakarta Multipart Parser OGNL Injection 7 Mar 2017Metasploit
  • Remote exploitApache Struts 2.3.5 < 2.3.31 / 2.5 < 2.5.10 - 'Jakarta' Multipart Parser OGNL Injection (Metasploit) 15 Mar 2017Exploit-DB
  • Webapps exploitApache Struts 2.3.5 < 2.3.31 / 2.5 < 2.5.10 - Remote Code Execution 7 Mar 2017Exploit-DB
  • Scanner templateApache Struts 2 - Remote Command ExecutionNuclei

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Description

Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Apache Strutsaffected: 2.3.x before 2.3.32CVE List
  • Apache Strutsaffected: 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1CVE List

References 28