CVE-2017-9805

struts: RCE attack via REST plugin with XStream handler to deserialise XML requests

Published Sep 15, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 99.4% KEV · Listed
Description
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.

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Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-gg9m-fj3v-r58c REST Plugin in Apache Struts uses an XStreamHandler with an instance of XStream for deserialization without any type filtering