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CVE-2017-9791

Apache Struts 1 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Apache Struts 1Frameworks
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CVSS
9.8Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 10 Feb 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)98.9%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 deadline10 Aug 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 Jul 2017Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 10 Jul 2017, 16:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 10 Feb 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 5

  • Exploit moduleApache Struts 2 Struts 1 Plugin Showcase OGNL Code Execution 7 Jul 2017Metasploit
  • Remote exploitApache Struts 2 - Struts 1 Plugin Showcase OGNL Code Execution (Metasploit) 17 May 2018Exploit-DB
  • Remote exploitApache Struts 2 - Struts 1 Plugin Showcase OGNL Code Execution (Metasploit) 17 May 2018Exploit-DB
  • Webapps exploitApache Struts 2.3.x Showcase - Remote Code Execution 7 Jul 2017Exploit-DB
  • Scanner templateApache Struts2 S2-053 - Remote Code ExecutionNuclei

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Description

The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Apache Strutsaffected: 2.1.x seriesCVE List
  • Apache Strutsaffected: 2.3.x seriesCVE List

References 5