Vulnerability Description
If an application allows enter an URL in a form field and built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-047.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039114
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/
- http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-047.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039114
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7672?
CVE-2017-7672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). If an application allows enter an URL in a form field and built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validatio...
How severe is CVE-2017-7672?
CVE-2017-7672 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.