CVE-2017-5638: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Sat Mar 11 2017(Updated: )
Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.5.0<=2.5.10 | 2.5.10.1 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.3.0<=2.3.31 | 2.3.32 |
| Apache Struts 2 | ||
| Apache Struts 2 | >=2.2.3<2.3.32 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | >=2.5.0<2.5.10.1 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| IBM Storwize V3500 | =7.7.1.6 | |
| IBM Storwize V3500 | =7.8.1.0 | |
| IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| IBM Storwize V5000 | =7.7.1.6 | |
| IBM Storwize V5000 | =7.8.1.0 | |
| IBM Storwize V5000 software | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware | =7.7.1.6 | |
| IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware | =7.8.1.0 | |
| IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Lenovo Storage V5030 | =7.7.1.6 | |
| Lenovo Storage V5030 | =7.8.1.0 | |
| Lenovo Storage V5030 | ||
| HP Server Automation | =9.1.0 | |
| HP Server Automation | =10.0.0 | |
| HP Server Automation | =10.1.0 | |
| HP Server Automation | =10.2.0 | |
| HP Server Automation | =10.5.0 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =10.3.6.0.0 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =12.1.3.0.0 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =12.2.1.1.0 | |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | =12.2.1.2.0 | |
| Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager | <6.6.5 | |
| NetApp OnCommand Balance | ||
| Apache Struts | =CVE-2017-5638 | |
| 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 | =2.3.20.3 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.21 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.22 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.23 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.24 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.24.1 | |
| 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 | =2.5 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/03/apache-0-day-exploited.html
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2017-5638-apache-struts-vulnerability-remote-code-execution/
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-002.txt
- http://www.eweek.com/security/apache-struts-vulnerability-under-attack.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96729
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037973
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-under-massive-attack-imperils-high-impact-sites/
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-045
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-046
- https://exploit-db.com/exploits/41570
- https://git1-us-west.apache.org/repos/asf?p=struts.git;a=commit;h=352306493971e7d5a756d61780d57a76eb1f519a
- https://git1-us-west.apache.org/repos/asf?p=struts.git;a=commit;h=6b8272ce47160036ed120a48345d9aa884477228
- https://github.com/mazen160/struts-pwn
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/issues/8064
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03733en_us
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03749en_us
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03723en_us
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary/22169
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1125f3044a0946d1e7e6f125a6170b58d413ebd4a95157e4608041c7@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90890afea72a9571d666820b2fe5942a0a5f86be406fa31da3dd0922@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://nmap.org/nsedoc/scripts/http-vuln-cve2017-5638.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141494/S2-45-poc.py.txt
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170310-0001/
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-045.html
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-046.html
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-14200
- https://twitter.com/theog150/status/841146956135124993
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41614/
- https://www.imperva.com/blog/2017/03/cve-2017-5638-new-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability-in-apache-struts-2/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/834067
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA145
- https://git1-us-west.apache.org/repos/asf?p=struts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=352306493971e7d5a756d61780d57a76eb1f519a
- https://git1-us-west.apache.org/repos/asf?p=struts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6b8272ce47160036ed120a48345d9aa884477228
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1125f3044a0946d1e7e6f125a6170b58d413ebd4a95157e4608041c7%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r90890afea72a9571d666820b2fe5942a0a5f86be406fa31da3dd0922%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5638
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j77q-2qqg-6989 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/352306493971e7d5a756d61780d57a76eb1f519a
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/b06dd50af2a3319dd896bf5c2f4972d2b772cf2b
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170311203630/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96729
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170921030226/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037973
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170310-0001
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41614
- https://www.imperva.com/blog/2017/03/cve-2017-5638-new-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability-in-apache-struts-2
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-under-massive-attack-imperils-high-impact-sites
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2017-5638-apache-struts-vulnerability-remote-code-execution
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/12/apache_struts_2_vuln/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5638?
CVE-2017-5638 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5638?
To remediate CVE-2017-5638, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.32 or 2.5.10.1 or later.
What versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2017-5638?
CVE-2017-5638 affects Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.32 and 2.5.10.1.
What type of threat does CVE-2017-5638 pose?
CVE-2017-5638 poses a threat of remote code execution through malicious file uploads.
Are there any specific software products that utilize the vulnerable Struts versions in CVE-2017-5638?
Various products like IBM Storwize and HP Server Automation may utilize affected versions of Apache Struts related to CVE-2017-5638.
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