CVE-2016-3081: Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
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.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Apache: Struts
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Co… (opens in new tab)
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html (opens in new tab)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/ (opens in new tab)
- www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160527-01-struts2-en (opens in new tab)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html (opens in new tab)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html (opens in new tab)
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts_dmi_exec (opens in new tab)
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts_dmi_exec (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327 (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787 (opens in new tab)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)