What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12611?

CVE-2017-12611 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 94.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-12611?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-12611. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 94.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-12611?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-12611. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Struts CVE-2017-12611

CRITICAL

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-09-20 security@apache.org

Apache Information Disclosure Struts

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 20, 2017 - 17:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

In Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.33 and 2.5 through 2.5.10.1, using an unintentional expression in a Freemarker tag instead of string literals can lead to a RCE attack.

AnalysisAI

In Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.33 and 2.5 through 2.5.10.1, using an unintentional expression in a Freemarker tag instead of string literals can lead to a RCE attack. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 94.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. In Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.33 and 2.5 through 2.5.10.1, using an unintentional expression in a Freemarker tag instead of string literals can lead to a RCE attack. Affected products include: Apache Struts. Version information: through 2.3.33.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.