CVE-2016-3087

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: June 07, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

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 vectors related to an ! (exclamation mark) operator to the REST Plugin.

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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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-033.html

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90960

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036017

Source: secalert@redhat.com

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39919/

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-033.html