Vulnerability Description
The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | >= 2.1.1, <= 2.5.14.1 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103516Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040575Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r02c2d634fa74209d941c90f9a4cd36a6f12366ca65
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf482c101a88445d73cc2e89dbf7f16ae00a4aa79a5
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180330-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103516Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040575Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r02c2d634fa74209d941c90f9a4cd36a6f12366ca65
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf482c101a88445d73cc2e89dbf7f16ae00a4aa79a5
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180330-0001/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1327?
CVE-2018-1327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Strut...
How severe is CVE-2018-1327?
CVE-2018-1327 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.