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CVE-2017-9791

CVE-2017-9791: Code execution in Apache Struts 1 plugin

The Struts 1 plugin used with Apache Struts 2.1.x and 2.3.x might allow remote code execution via a malicious field value passed in a raw message to the ActionMessage.

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CVE-2017-9791

CVE-2017-9791:

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Technical Details

Package Name	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Versions	First Patched Version
org.apache.struts:struts2-struts1-plugin	maven	<= 2.3.37

Technical Details

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Root Cause Analysis

The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in Struts 1 plugin's handling of ActionMessage. Proof includes:

Advisory explicitly cites unsafe use of raw values in ActionMessage
Exploit POCs target saveGangster.action endpoint with OGNL payloads
Commit ffe0e20 removes Struts 1 showcase code including SaveGangsterAction
CWE-20 alignment confirms lack of input validation
Attack vector involves crafting malicious field values that get evaluated during error message rendering

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CVE-2017-9791: Code execution in Apache Struts 1 plugin

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CVE-2017-9791: Code execution in Apache Struts 1 plugin

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