CVE-2018-1327
published 2018-03-27CVE-2018-1327: The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted…
PriorityP345high7.5CVSS 3.0
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
9.22%
94.8th percentile
The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | struts | 2.1.1 – 2.5.14.1 | — |
| apache_software_foundation | apache_struts | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.5HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
nvdv2.05.0MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
vendor_redhat7.5HIGH
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GHSA
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
ghsa·2018-10-16
CVE-2018-1327 [HIGH] CWE-91 Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
OSV
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
osv·2018-10-16
CVE-2018-1327 [HIGH] Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
Red Hat
struts: Denial-of-Service attack via crafted XML request using Struts REST plugin
vendor_redhat·2018-03-27·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-1327 [HIGH] struts: Denial-of-Service attack via crafted XML request using Struts REST plugin
struts: Denial-of-Service attack via crafted XML request using Struts REST plugin
The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
Statement: A previous statement by Red Hat related to this CVE, prior to August 2019, said that Apache Struts 2 is not included in any Red Hat products. This earlier statement was incorrect. While Struts 2 is not actively compiled, shipped, used, or en
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103516http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040575https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r02c2d634fa74209d941c90f9a4cd36a6f12366ca65f9b90446ff2de3%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3Ehttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf482c101a88445d73cc2e89dbf7f16ae00a4aa79a544a1e72b2326db%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3Ehttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180330-0001/http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103516http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040575https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r02c2d634fa74209d941c90f9a4cd36a6f12366ca65f9b90446ff2de3%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3Ehttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf482c101a88445d73cc2e89dbf7f16ae00a4aa79a544a1e72b2326db%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3Ehttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180330-0001/
2018-03-27
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