CVE-2018-1327
High
Description
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Struts
PublishedMar 27, 2018
First seenMar 27, 2018
How to fix
Update
- org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin2.5.16 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache struts | 2.1.1 ≤ v ≤ 2.5.14.1 | — |
| org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-pluginMaven | 2.1.1 ≤ v < 2.5.16 | 2.5.16 |
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