PT-2017-3784 · Apache+1 · Apache Struts+1
Published
2017-12-01
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Updated
2019-04-26
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CVE-2017-15707
CVSS v2.0
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Apache Struts versions 2.5 to 2.5.14
Description
The issue is related to insufficient input validation in the JSON-lib library used by the REST plugin of the Apache Struts platform. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The exploitation involves sending a malicious request with a specially crafted JSON payload, allowing the attacker to perform a DoS attack.
Recommendations
For Apache Struts versions 2.5 to 2.5.14, update the JSON-lib library to a version that is not vulnerable to this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the REST plugin until a patch is available.
Avoid using the REST plugin with the outdated JSON-lib library to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
DoS
RCE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Apache Struts
Json-Lib