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Is CVE-2017-5638 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Nov 2021

Gociux · Apache Struts · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2017-5638, Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, 1698 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Apache Struts. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Nov 2021
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due3 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.

VendorApache (41 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductStruts
VulnerabilityApache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-20
Published11 Mar 2017
Added to KEV3 Nov 2021
Reported by (CNA)apache

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Struts in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Apache CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 11 Mar 2017.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Apache.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2017-5638 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-5638 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2017-5638 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5638?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Apache's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Struts and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2021 · Apache scorecard · act-now radar.

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