CVE-2017-9805 (GCVE-0-2017-9805)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-09-15 19:00 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:55Summary
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.
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-06 21:07 UTC
CWE
- RCE
- CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Assigner
References
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| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42627/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| https://lgtm.com/blog/apache_struts_CVE-2017-9805 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-052 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-2017090… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/112992 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VN |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Struts |
Affected:
Apache Struts before 2.3.34 and 2.5.x before 2.5.13
|
Date Public
2017-09-15 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 96af5751-8396-43ad-a883-6bddc3eb32d0
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2021-11-03
Asserted: 2021-11-03
Scope
Notes: Apache Struts Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability | Affected: Apache / Struts | Description: Apache Struts REST Plugin 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. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-05-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9805
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-502 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Struts |
| Due Date | 2022-05-03 |
| Date Added | 2021-11-03 |
| Vendorproject | Apache |
| Vulnerabilityname | Apache Struts Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:10 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 08:10 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: db8f9a97-69e1-4aa0-9525-ea69b1f0fd42
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2021-11-03
Asserted: 2021-11-03
Scope
Notes: 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... | Affected: Apache / Apache Struts | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.99396 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | 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... |
| Cve Id | CVE-2017-9805 |
| Vendor | Apache |
| Ghsa Id | GHSA-GG9M-FJ3V-R58C |
| Product | Apache Struts |
| Added Date | 2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 8.1 |
| Epss Score | 0.99396 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99941 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2017-9805 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
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