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High
CVE-2016-3081
Apache Struts 2.3.19 to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.21 to 2.3.24.1, and 2.3.25...
Vulnerability Description
Apache Struts 2.3.19 to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.21 to 2.3.24.1, and 2.3.25 to 2.3.28, when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via method: prefix, related to chained expressions.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160527-01-struts2-en
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts_dmi_exec
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts_dmi_exec
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Vulnerable Versions:
2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.5, 2.0.6, 2.0.7, 2.0.8, 2.0.9, 2.0.10, 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12, 2.0.13, 2.0.14, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.8, 2.1.8.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.3.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.4.1, 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.12, 2.3.14, 2.3.14.1, 2.3.14.2, 2.3.14.3, 2.3.15, 2.3.15.1, 2.3.15.2, 2.3.15.3, 2.3.16, 2.3.16.1, 2.3.16.2, 2.3.16.3, 2.3.20, 2.3.20.1, 2.3.24, 2.3.24.1, 2.3.28, 7.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 26th, 2016
Last Modified:
August 5th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.