CVE-2016-3081: Command Injection

Published Apr 26, 2016
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Updated

Apache Struts 2.3.19 to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.21 to 2.3.24.1, and 2.3.25 to 2.3.28, when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via method: prefix, related to chained expressions.

Affected Software

60 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.3.21<=2.3.24.2
2.3.24.3
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.3.25<=2.3.28
2.3.28.1
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.3.19<=2.3.20.2
2.3.20.3
Apache struts=2.0.0
Apache struts=2.0.1
Apache struts=2.0.2
Apache struts=2.0.3
Apache struts=2.0.4
Apache struts=2.0.5
Apache struts=2.0.6
Apache struts=2.0.7
Apache struts=2.0.8
Apache struts=2.0.9
Apache struts=2.0.10
Apache struts=2.0.11
Apache struts=2.0.11.1
Apache struts=2.0.11.2
Apache struts=2.0.12
Apache struts=2.0.13
Apache struts=2.0.14
Apache struts=2.1.0
Apache struts=2.1.1
Apache struts=2.1.2
Apache struts=2.1.3
Apache struts=2.1.4
Apache struts=2.1.5
Apache struts=2.1.6
Apache struts=2.1.8
Apache struts=2.1.8.1
Apache struts=2.2.1
Apache struts=2.2.1.1
Apache struts=2.2.3
Apache struts=2.2.3.1
Apache struts=2.3.1
Apache struts=2.3.1.1
Apache struts=2.3.1.2
Apache struts=2.3.3
Apache struts=2.3.4
Apache struts=2.3.4.1
Apache struts=2.3.7
Apache struts=2.3.8
Apache struts=2.3.12
Apache struts=2.3.14
Apache struts=2.3.14.1
Apache struts=2.3.14.2
Apache struts=2.3.14.3
Apache struts=2.3.15
Apache struts=2.3.15.1
Apache struts=2.3.15.2
Apache struts=2.3.15.3
Apache struts=2.3.16
Apache struts=2.3.16.1
Apache struts=2.3.16.2
Apache struts=2.3.16.3
Apache struts=2.3.20
Apache struts=2.3.20.1
Apache struts=2.3.24
Apache struts=2.3.24.1
Apache struts=2.3.28
Oracle Siebel E-billing=7.1

Event History

Apr 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
12:54 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3081?

CVE-2016-3081 is classified as high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution via dynamic method invocation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3081?

To fix CVE-2016-3081, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, or 2.3.28.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3081?

CVE-2016-3081 affects Apache Struts versions 2.3.19 to 2.3.28 when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled.

4

Can CVE-2016-3081 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3081 can be exploited remotely by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

5

What is Dynamic Method Invocation in relation to CVE-2016-3081?

Dynamic Method Invocation is a feature in Apache Struts that, when enabled, can be exploited in CVE-2016-3081 to compromise the application.

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