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CVE-2016-2162: XSS

First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )

Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.25 does not sanitize text in the Locale object constructed by I18NInterceptor, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors involving language display.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.0.0<2.3.28
2.3.28
Apache Struts 2=2.0.0
Apache Struts 2=2.0.1
Apache Struts 2=2.0.2
Apache Struts 2=2.0.3
Apache Struts 2=2.0.4
Apache Struts 2=2.0.5
Apache Struts 2=2.0.6
Apache Struts 2=2.0.7
Apache Struts 2=2.0.8
Apache Struts 2=2.0.9
Apache Struts 2=2.0.10
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11.1
Apache Struts 2=2.0.11.2
Apache Struts 2=2.0.12
Apache Struts 2=2.0.13
Apache Struts 2=2.0.14
Apache Struts 2=2.1
Apache Struts 2=2.1.0
Apache Struts 2=2.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.1.2
Apache Struts 2=2.1.2_beta
Apache Struts 2=2.1.3
Apache Struts 2=2.1.4
Apache Struts 2=2.1.5
Apache Struts 2=2.1.6
Apache Struts 2=2.1.8
Apache Struts 2=2.1.8.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.2.3
Apache Struts 2=2.2.3.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.1.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.4
Apache Struts 2=2.3.4.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.7
Apache Struts 2=2.3.8
Apache Struts 2=2.3.12
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.14.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.15.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.1
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.2
Apache Struts 2=2.3.16.3
Apache Struts 2=2.3.20
Apache Struts 2=2.3.24
Apache Struts 2=2.3.24.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2162?

    CVE-2016-2162 has been rated as high risk due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2162?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-2162, upgrade your Apache Struts version to at least 2.3.28 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2016-2162?

    CVE-2016-2162 affects Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.28.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2162?

    CVE-2016-2162 is categorized as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Is there a public disclosure for CVE-2016-2162?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2162 is documented in various public advisories and vulnerability databases.

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