Vulnerabilities/Apache/CVE-2017-5638

CVE-2017-5638: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA KEV entry · Last checked 30 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC

Exploitation confirmedRansomware use knownFix: Unknown

CVSS 3.1 · NVD9.8Critical
EPSS100.0%100th percentile · 29 Oct 2026
CISA KEVListedAdded 3 Nov 2021

Apache Struts Jakarta Multipart parser allows for malicious file upload using the Content-Type value, leading to remote code execution.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date 3 May 2022 · CWE-20

Vendor advisory ↗CISA KEV entry ↗

Am I affected?

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Apache Struts2.3.x before 2.3.32Unknown
Apache Struts2.5.x before 2.5.10.1Unknown

No source states a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below.

Before you patch

Restart

See vendor guidance.

Known issues

Check release notes.

Verification

Confirm installed version.

Timeline

  • 3 Nov 2021 · Added to CISA KEV
  • 3 May 2022 · CISA due date

References

Sources checked
CISA KEV30 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC
CVE List v530 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC
NVD30 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC
FIRST EPSS30 Oct 2026, 12:11 UTC

Data from CISA, MITRE, NVD and FIRST. Sources and licences.