CVE-2017-5638
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Apache
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 March 2017
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Summary
The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted Content-Type, Content-Disposition, or Content-Length HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in March 2017 with a Content-Type header containing a #cmd= string.
CISA Reported
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The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.32
Apache Struts 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
95% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Used in Ransomware
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Exploit known to exist
- 🦅
CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved