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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-15707 · published 1 December 2017

CVE-2017-15707: Apache struts improper input validation vulnerability

Apache · Struts

In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.

6.2 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 4.9% · top 8.2% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
6.2CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
4.9%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
12Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

12 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html Patch
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102021 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039946 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-054 PatchVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171214-0001/ Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html Patch
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102021 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039946 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-054 PatchVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171214-0001/ Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-15707), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.