CVE-2017-9805
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
cisco
commercial·USaka cisco systems inc., cisco systems
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
Maven
package-ecosystem
apache
oss-project·USaka apache http server, apache httpd
netapp
commercial·US
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:May 3, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
3 exploit sources identified
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Workaround Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
3 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html
oracle.com
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.html
struts.apache.org
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263
securitytracker.com
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