MEDIUM
CVE-2017-15707
CWE-20Published: December 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
Official 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In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-15707 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Apache1 product(s)
struts
netapp1 product(s)
oncommand balance
Oracle10 product(s)
agile plm frameworkenterprise manager for virtualizationfinancial services hedge management and ifrs valuationsfinancial services market risk measurement and managementglobal lifecycle management opatchautojd edwards enterpriseone toolsretail order brokerretail xstore point of servicewebcenter portalweblogic server
Source: NVD CPE · 20 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102021Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039946Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-054Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171214-0001/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102021Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039946Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-054Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171214-0001/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-15707
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 1, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-15707 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.