Improper input validation in Apache Struts
CVE-2016-4465
The URLValidator class in Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a null value for a URL field.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.103 (95.2th 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 2.3.20, 2.3.20.1, 2.3.20.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_JVN, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_JVNDB, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4465?
- CVE-2016-4465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2016-07-04.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4465?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.