CVE-2017-9805
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.46%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9805 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13 uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering, which can lead to Remote Code Execution when deserializing XML payloads.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13 uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering, which can lead to Remote Code Execution when deserializing XML payloads.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | >= 2.1.2, < 2.3.34 |
| Apache | Struts | >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.13 |
| Cisco | Digital Media Manager | All versions |
| Cisco | Hosted Collaboration Solution | 10.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Hosted Collaboration Solution | 11.0\(1\) |
| Cisco | Hosted Collaboration Solution | 11.5\(1\) |
| Cisco | Hosted Collaboration Solution | 11.6\(1\) |
| Cisco | Media Experience Engine | 3.5 |
| Cisco | Media Experience Engine | 3.5.2 |
| Cisco | Network Performance Analysis | All versions |
| Cisco | Video Distribution Suite For Internet Streaming | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Balance | All versions |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9805US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9805?
The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13 uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering, which can lead to Remote Code Execution when deserializing XML payloads.
How severe is CVE-2017-9805?
CVE-2017-9805 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9805?
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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