What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5638?

CVE-2017-5638 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 94.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-5638?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-5638. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 94.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-5638?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-5638. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Apache CVE-2017-5638

CRITICAL

Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CWE-755)

2017-03-11 security@apache.org

Apache Information Disclosure

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · 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:3.1/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

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 21, 2026 - 15:31 CISA

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2017 - 02:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted Content-Type, Content-Disposition, or Content-Length HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in March 2017 with a Content-Type header containing a #cmd= string.

AnalysisAI

The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Actively exploited in the wild (cisa kev) and public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-755. The Jakarta Multipart parser in Apache Struts 2 2.3.x before 2.3.32 and 2.5.x before 2.5.10.1 has incorrect exception handling and error-message generation during file-upload attempts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted Content-Type, Content-Disposition, or Content-Length HTTP header, as exploited in the wild in March 2017 with a Content-Type header containing a #cmd= string. Affected products include: Apache Struts, Ibm Storwize V3500 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V5000 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware, Lenovo Storage V5030 Firmware. Version information: before 2.3.32.

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.