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CVE-2018-1327

The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML…

Severity
High 7.5
Published
27 Mar 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
8.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache StrutsServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:struts
  • From 2.1.1 up to 2.5.14.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1327
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-1327