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Apache Struts Multiple RCE Vulnerabilities (S2-045, S2-046) - Version Check
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
Apache Struts is prone to multiple remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
The following different vector for the same vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2017-5638) exists: - S2-045: It is possible to perform a RCE attack with a malicious Content-Type value. If the Content-Type value isn't valid an exception is thrown which is then used to display an error message to a user. - S2-046: It is possible to perform a RCE attack with a malicious Content-Disposition value or with improper Content-Length header. If the Content-Disposition / Content-Length value is not valid an exception is thrown which is then used to display an error message to a user.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Apache Struts 2.3.5 through 2.3.31 and 2.5.x through 2.5.10.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Update to version 2.3.32, 2.5.10.1 or later.