# CVE-2016-3081: Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability

> CVE-2016-3081: Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability. CVSS 8.1 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2016-3081
Last updated: 2026-10-09T14:43:05Z

- Published: 2016-04-26 14:00 UTC · Updated: 2026-10-09 14:43 UTC · Assigner: redhat
- CVSS: 8.1 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 96.5%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-10-08, federal due date 2026-10-11, ransomware use: Unknown

## 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.

## CISA 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.

## Affected vendors and products

- Apache: Struts

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-3081)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3081)
- [http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Code-Execution.html](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Code-Execution.html)
- [https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html](https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html)
- [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/)
- [http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160527-01-struts2-en](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/cpujul2016-2881720.html)
- [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html)
- [http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts\_dmi\_exec](http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts_dmi_exec)
- [http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts\_dmi\_exec](http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts_dmi_exec)
- [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327)
- [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787)
- [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665)

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