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.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 8.1 High
- Status
- Analyzed - security@apache.org
- Published
- 2017-09-15
- Last modified
- 2025-10-21
- Known exploited (CISA KEV)
- since 2021-11-03, action due 2022-05-03: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Weaknesses
- CWE-502
Affected products
- Struts (Apache)
- Apache Struts (Apache Software Foundation)
- Digital Media Manager (Cisco)
- Hosted Collaboration Solution (Cisco)
- Media Experience Engine (Cisco)
- Network Performance Analysis (Cisco)
- Video Distribution Suite For Internet Streaming (Cisco)
- Oncommand Balance (Netapp)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263
- https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/apache-struts-statement-on-equifax
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052
- https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.html
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170907-struts2
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9805
