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CVE-2017-9805
The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before...
Vulnerability Description
The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13 uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering, which can lead to Remote Code Execution when deserializing XML payloads.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170907-struts2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482
- https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/apache-struts-statement-on-equifax
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/
- https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992
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Affected Vendor
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Apache Struts
Vulnerable Versions:
Apache Struts before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 15th, 2017
Last Modified:
October 21st, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.