Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2017-9791
The short answer
CVE-2017-9791 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-02-10: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
What it is
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.
Weakness: CWE-20.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Feb 10, 2022
Federal due date Aug 10, 2022
EPSS, next 30 days
99%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected packages and fixed versions
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.struts:struts2-struts1-plugin | Maven | No fix yet | GHSA-29rm-6752-gvwv |
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Affected products
Apache Struts. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/ Third Party Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42324/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44643/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/ Third Party Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42324/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44643/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9791 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2017-9791 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-9791 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-02-10, with a federal remediation due date of 2022-08-10.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9791?
CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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