CVE-2017-7672

Name: CVE-2017-7672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-13T15:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If an application allows enter an URL in a form field and built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12.. EPSS estimates a 9.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If an application allows enter an URL in a form field and built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.36%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	2.5
Apache	Struts	2.5.1
Apache	Struts	2.5.2
Apache	Struts	2.5.5
Apache	Struts	2.5.8
Apache	Struts	2.5.10
Apache	Struts	2.5.10.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7672?

How severe is CVE-2017-7672?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7672?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST