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CVE-2017-5638: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Apache Struts · in CISA KEV since 2021-11-03
2021-11-03added to KEV
2022-05-03federal remediation due date
100.00%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 100.0th percentile
9.8 CRITICALCVSS 3.1
Knownknown ransomware use
1,698days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
| CWE | CWE-20 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2017-03-11 (Analyzed) |
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