critical
9.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12611: Input Validation

First published: Wed Sep 20 2017(Updated: )

In Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.33 and 2.5 through 2.5.10.1, using an unintentional expression in a Freemarker tag instead of string literals can lead to a RCE attack.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.5.0<=2.5.10.1
2.5.11
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.0.1<=2.3.33
2.3.34
Apache Struts 2=2.0.1
Apache Struts 2=2.0.2
Apache Struts 2=2.0.3
Apache Struts 2=2.0.4
Apache Struts 2=2.0.5
Apache Struts 2=2.0.6
Apache Struts 2=2.0.7
Apache Struts 2=2.0.8
Apache Struts 2=2.0.9
Apache Struts 2=2.0.10
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11.1
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11.2
Apache Struts 2=2.0.12
Apache Struts 2=2.0.13
Apache Struts 2=2.0.14
Apache Struts 2=2.1.0
Apache Struts 2=2.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.1.2
Apache Struts 2=2.1.3
Apache Struts 2=2.1.4
Apache Struts 2=2.1.5
Apache Struts 2=2.1.6
Apache Struts 2=2.1.8
Apache Struts 2=2.1.8.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.3
Apache Struts 2=2.2.3.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.4
Apache Struts 2=2.3.4.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.5
Apache Struts 2=2.3.6
Apache Struts 2=2.3.7
Apache Struts 2=2.3.8
Apache Struts 2=2.3.9
Apache Struts 2=2.3.10
Apache Struts 2=2.3.11
Apache Struts 2=2.3.12
Apache Struts 2=2.3.13
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.17
Apache Struts 2=2.3.19
Apache Struts 2=2.3.20
Apache Struts 2=2.3.20.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.20.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.21
Apache Struts 2=2.3.22
Apache Struts 2=2.3.23
Apache Struts 2=2.3.24.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.24.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.25
Apache Struts 2=2.3.26
Apache Struts 2=2.3.27
Apache Struts 2=2.3.28
Apache Struts 2=2.3.28.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.29
Apache Struts 2=2.3.30
Apache Struts 2=2.3.31
Apache Struts 2=2.3.32
Apache Struts 2=2.3.33
Apache Struts 2=2.5
Apache Struts 2=2.5-beta1
Apache Struts 2=2.5-beta2
Apache Struts 2=2.5-beta3
Apache Struts 2=2.5.1
Apache Struts 2=2.5.2
Apache Struts 2=2.5.3
Apache Struts 2=2.5.4
Apache Struts 2=2.5.5
Apache Struts 2=2.5.6
Apache Struts 2=2.5.7
Apache Struts 2=2.5.8
Apache Struts 2=2.5.9
Apache Struts 2=2.5.10

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html

Remedy

https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/ka51A000000CgttQAC/NTAP-20170911-0001

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12611?

    CVE-2017-12611 has a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12611?

    To fix CVE-2017-12611, upgrade to Apache Struts versions 2.5.11 or 2.3.34 or higher.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-12611?

    CVE-2017-12611 affects Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 to 2.3.33 and 2.5 to 2.5.10.1.

  • Can CVE-2017-12611 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12611 can be exploited remotely if the application is misconfigured and accepts untrusted input.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-12611?

    Yes, patches are available in the form of updated versions of Apache Struts, specifically 2.5.11 and 2.3.34.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203