CVE-2016-4438

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: July 04, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The REST plugin in Apache Struts 2 2.3.19 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted expression.

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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://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN07710476/index.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000110
Source: secalert@redhat.com
VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91275
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348238
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-037.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN07710476/index.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000110
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91275
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348238
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-037.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
62.1%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apache

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