CVE-2017-9791 Details
Description
The Struts 1 plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Apache Struts versions 2.1.x and 2.3.x, specifically within the Struts 1 plugin. This vulnerability arises when a malicious field value is sent in a raw message to the ActionMessage, allowing for unauthorized execution of code.
Users are advised to update to Apache Struts versions 2.5.12 or 2.3.33 and later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 6, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
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| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Struts 1 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache struts | 2.3.1 2.3.1.1 2.3.1.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.4.1 2.3.7 2.3.8 2.3.12 2.3.14 2.3.14.1 2.3.14.2 2.3.14.3 2.3.15 2.3.15.1 2.3.15.2 2.3.15.3 2.3.16 2.3.16.1 2.3.16.2 2.3.16.3 2.3.20 2.3.20.1 2.3.20.3 2.3.24 2.3.24.1 2.3.24.3 2.3.28 2.3.28.1 2.3.29 2.3.30 2.3.31 2.3.32 |
CPE
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Change History
19 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 6, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 28, 2020 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 12, 2019 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 20, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 28, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 12, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 16, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 12, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |