Improper input validation in Apache Struts
CVE-2016-4433
Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks via a crafted request.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.098 (95.4th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 95th percentile — 95.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.098 · newest: 0.098 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Struts — versions 2.3.20, 2.3.20.1, 2.3.20.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-039.html (Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91282 (vdb-entry)
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss (Third Party Advisory)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi (Issue Tracking)
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss (Third Party Advisory)
- jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.html (Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000112 (VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4433?
- CVE-2016-4433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-07-04.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4433?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-4433 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.