Improper input validation in Apache Struts
CVE-2016-3093
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.24.1 does not properly cache method references when used with OGNL before 3.0.12, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (block access to a web site) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.084 (94.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 95th percentile — 94.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.084 · newest: 0.084 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
- Ognl Project
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-034.html (Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/90961 (vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036018 (vdb-entry)
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/940b4c3fef002461b89a050935337056d4a036a65ef68e0bbd… (mailing-list)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3093?
- CVE-2016-3093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2016-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3093?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-3093 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.