PT-2017-2794 · Apache · Apache Struts

Published 2017-09-05 · Updated 2025-11-10 · CVE-2017-12611

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 through 2.3.33 Apache Struts versions 2.5 through 2.5.10.1

Description The issue exists due to incorrect handling of Object Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) expressions. Exploitation may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Using an unintentional expression in a Freemarker tag instead of string literals can lead to a remote code execution (RCE) attack.

Recommendations For Apache Struts versions 2.0.0 through 2.3.33, update to a version outside of this range to resolve the issue. For Apache Struts versions 2.5 through 2.5.10.1, update to a version outside of this range to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of Freemarker tags to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using unintentional expressions in Freemarker tags until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-02057

CVE-2017-12611

GHSA-8FX9-5HX8-CRHM

Affected Products

Apache Struts

References · 26

• 🔥 https://github.com/qazbnm456/awesome-cve-poc/blob/master/CVE-2017-12611.md · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/brianwrf/S2-053-CVE-2017-12611 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-053.html · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44556 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-96425 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12611 · Security Note
• http://oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html · Patch
• https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/ka51A000000CgttQAC/NTAP-20170911-0001 · Patch
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-02057 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-8fx9-5hx8-crhm · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-12611 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/apache/struts · Note
• https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/2306f5f7fad7f0157f216f34331238feb0539fa · Note
• https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/637ad1c3707266c33daabb18d7754e795e6681f · Note
• https://t.me/aptreports/18704 · Telegram Post