CVE-2017-9791: Apache Struts 1 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2017
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Updated

The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.

Other sources

The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.

CISA

The Struts 1 plugin used with Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.

GitHub

Affected Software

35 affected components
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-struts1-plugin<=2.3.37
Apache Struts 1
Apache struts=2.3.1
Apache struts=2.3.1.1
Apache struts=2.3.1.2
Apache struts=2.3.3
Apache struts=2.3.4
Apache struts=2.3.4.1
Apache struts=2.3.7
Apache struts=2.3.8
Apache struts=2.3.12
Apache struts=2.3.14
Apache struts=2.3.14.1
Apache struts=2.3.14.2
Apache struts=2.3.14.3
Apache struts=2.3.15
Apache struts=2.3.15.1
Apache struts=2.3.15.2
Apache struts=2.3.15.3
Apache struts=2.3.16
Apache struts=2.3.16.1
Apache struts=2.3.16.2
Apache struts=2.3.16.3
Apache struts=2.3.20
Apache struts=2.3.20.1
Apache struts=2.3.20.3
Apache struts=2.3.24
Apache struts=2.3.24.1
Apache struts=2.3.24.3
Apache struts=2.3.28
Apache struts=2.3.28.1
Apache struts=2.3.29
Apache struts=2.3.30
Apache struts=2.3.31
Apache struts=2.3.32

Event History

Jul 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:26 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9791?

CVE-2017-9791 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9791?

To fix CVE-2017-9791, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.32 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-9791?

CVE-2017-9791 affects Apache Struts versions 2.1.x and 2.3.x up to 2.3.31.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9791?

CVE-2017-9791 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Struts 1 plugin.

5

Can CVE-2017-9791 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9791 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version is exposed.

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