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CVE-2017-9805 Details

Description

The REST Plugin in Apache Struts 2.1.1 through 2.3.x before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13 uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering, which can lead to Remote Code Execution when deserializing XML payloads.

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:8.1 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CNA: CISA-ADPCVSS-B:8.1 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9805	CISA-ADP	US Government Resource
https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/apache-struts-statement-on-equifax	CVE	Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482	CVE	Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052	CVE	MitigationVendor Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805	CVE	Broken Link
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/	CVE	Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.html	CVE	MitigationVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170907-struts2	CVE	Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/	CVE	ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992	CVE	Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html	CVE	PatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609	CVE	Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263	CVE	Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/apache-struts-statement-on-equifax	[email protected]	Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488482	[email protected]	Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052	[email protected]	MitigationVendor Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805	[email protected]	Broken Link
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170907-0001/	[email protected]	Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-052.html	[email protected]	MitigationVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170907-struts2	[email protected]	Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/	[email protected]	ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992	[email protected]	Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html	[email protected]	PatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100609	[email protected]	Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039263	[email protected]	Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name	Date Added	Due Date	Required Action
Apache Struts Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability	Nov 3, 2021	May 3, 2022	Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-502	Deserialization of Untrusted Data	[email protected]
CWE-502	Deserialization of Untrusted Data	CISA-ADP

Affected Products

Product	Versions
apache struts	>= 2.1.2, < 2.3.34 >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.13
CPE cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:::::::: Remediation No remediation found in references.
cisco digital media manager	All versions
CPE cpe:2.3:a:cisco:digital_media_manager:-:::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.
cisco hosted collaboration solution	10.5(1) 11.0(1) 11.5(1) 11.6(1)
CPE cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hosted_collaboration_solution:10.5(1):::::::* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hosted_collaboration_solution:11.0(1):::::::* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hosted_collaboration_solution:11.5(1):::::::* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hosted_collaboration_solution:11.6(1):::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.
cisco media experience engine	3.5 3.5.2
CPE cpe:2.3:a:cisco:media_experience_engine:3.5:::::::* cpe:2.3:a:cisco:media_experience_engine:3.5.2:::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.
cisco network performance analysis	All versions
CPE cpe:2.3:a:cisco:network_performance_analysis:-:::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.
cisco video distribution suite for internet streaming	All versions
CPE cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_distribution_suite_for_internet_streaming:-:::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.
netapp oncommand balance	All versions
CPE cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_balance:-:::::::* Remediation No remediation found in references.

Change History

20 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
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
Mar 6, 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
Jul 25, 2024	Modified Analysis	[email protected]
May 14, 2024	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Aug 12, 2019	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Nov 10, 2017	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Oct 31, 2017	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Oct 4, 2017	Reanalysis	[email protected]
Sep 29, 2017	Initial Analysis	[email protected]
Sep 28, 2017	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Sep 22, 2017	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Sep 17, 2017	CVE Modified	[email protected]

CVE-2017-9805 Details

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