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CVE-2018-1327 (GCVE-0-2018-1327)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-03-27 21:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:11
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Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • DoS attack
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts Affected: Apache Struts 2.1.1 to 2.5.14.1
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Date Public
2018-03-27 00:00
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