SB2017070704 - Remote code execution in Apache Struts
Published: July 10, 2017 Updated: September 1, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017070704
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9791)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to input validation error when using the Struts 2 Struts 1 plugin and it's a Struts 1 action. A remote attacker can send an error message in the
ActionMessage class containing malicious field value and execute arbitrary code on the target system.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.