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Sep 19, 2017 · Information Security

What Really Caused the Equifax Breach? Unpacking Apache Struts Vulnerabilities (CVE‑2017‑5638 & CVE‑2017‑9805)

The Equifax data breach exposed 143 million Americans' personal information due to unpatched Apache Struts flaws, chiefly CVE‑2017‑5638 and possibly CVE‑2017‑9805, prompting a swift response from the Apache Software Foundation and highlighting the critical need for timely vulnerability management.