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Lack of data validation In org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin

Description

Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

Ecosystem
Component
Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2017-157072. NVD-2017-157073. OSV-2017-157074. GHSA-xcrm-qpp8-hcw45. GCVE-2017-15707

References

1. https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-0542. https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171214-00013. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html4. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html5. http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1020216. http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039946

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