Improper input validation in Apache Struts
CVE-2016-1182
ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.032 (87.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- JVNDB-2016-000097 (x_refsource_JVNDB, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- JVN#65044642 (x_refsource_JVN, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- 1036056 (Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- 91067 (Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- 91787 (Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_MISC)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1182?
- CVE-2016-1182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2016-07-04.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1182?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-1182 known to be exploited?
- 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.