CVE-2016-3090

8.8 HIGH

Published: October 30, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The TextParseUtil.translateVariables method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGNL expression with ANTLR tooling.

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005/

Source: secalert@redhat.com

https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-027.html

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-027.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

6.1%

93th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apache

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