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)
EPSS: 0.084 (94.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
- Ognl_project Ognl
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
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.