CVE-2018-1327
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
CVE-2018-1327- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
CVE-2018-1327- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2018-0486 No score
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
EUVD-2018-0486- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-38cr-2ph5-frr9
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
GHSA-38cr-2ph5-frr9- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-91
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
CVE-2018-1327- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-38cr-2ph5-frr9
Apache Struts REST Plugin can potentially allow a DoS attack
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 handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.
- Record
GHSA-38cr-2ph5-frr9- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-91
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-pluginMaven |
2.1.1 up to 2.5.16 | 2.5.16 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-pluginMaven |
2.1.1 up to 2.5.16, plus listed versions 2.1.22.1.62.1.82.1.8.12.2.1 Show 45 moreShow less2.2.1.12.2.32.2.3.12.3.12.3.1.12.3.1.22.3.122.3.142.3.14.12.3.14.22.3.14.32.3.152.3.15.12.3.15.22.3.15.32.3.162.3.16.12.3.16.22.3.16.32.3.202.3.20.12.3.20.32.3.242.3.24.12.3.24.32.3.282.3.28.12.3.292.3.32.3.302.3.312.3.322.3.332.3.342.3.352.3.362.3.372.3.42.3.4.12.3.72.3.82.52.5-BETA12.5-BETA22.5-BETA3 |
2.5.16 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2018-1327 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Struts, published March 27, 2018. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.65%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-plugin 2.5.16.
References
security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180330-0001
oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
securitytracker.com/id/1040575
securityfocus.com/bid/103516
cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-056
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r02c2d634fa74209d941c90f9a4cd36a6f12366ca65f9b90446ff2de3%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1327
github.com/apache/struts/commit/4260bee634cb606be6071bce2383fddb510608aa
web.archive.org/web/20200227124859/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103516
Left out here: 10 versions. The JSON record has them.