# CVE-2017-15707: In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack usi

- Also known as: GHSA-XCRM-QPP8-HCW4
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.5.16
- Published: 2017-12-01 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts: 2.5 to 2.5.14
- org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin (Maven): from 2.5.0, fixed in 2.5.16

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In Apache Struts 2.5 to 2.5.14, the REST Plugin is using an outdated JSON-lib library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack using malicious request with specially crafted JSON payload.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts, org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin, upgrade to a fixed version (2.5.16) per the references below.
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## References

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

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