CVE-2016-2162

6.1 MEDIUM
Published: April 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.25 does not sanitize text in the Locale object constructed by I18NInterceptor, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors involving language display.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-030.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85070
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-030.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85070
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035272
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
79th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache