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CVE-2017-5638NVD

Vulnerability Summary

The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted Content-Type, Content-Disposition, or Content-Length HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in March 2017 with a Content-Type header containing a #cmd= string.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(9.8)
Published Date
Mar 11, 2017
Last Modified
Apr 21, 2026
PoC
Available(Metasploit, Nuclei)
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
94.27%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Apache Struts >= 2.2.3 and < 2.3.32
  • Apache Struts >= 2.5.0 and < 2.5.10.1
  • Ibm Storwize V3500 Firmware
  • Ibm Storwize V5000 Firmware
  • Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware
  • Lenovo Storage V5030 Firmware
  • Hp Server Automation
  • Oracle Weblogic Server
  • Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager < 6.6.5
  • Netapp Oncommand Balance
Patched Versions
  • Apache Struts 2.3.32
  • Apache Struts 2.5.10.1
  • Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager 6.6.5
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