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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-3082: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 26 2016(Updated: )

XSLTResult allows for the location of a stylesheet being passed as a request parameter. In some circumstances this can be used to inject remotely executable code.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
=2.0.0
=2.0.1
=2.0.2
=2.0.3
=2.0.4
=2.0.5
=2.0.6
=2.0.7
=2.0.8
=2.0.9
=2.0.10
=2.0.11
=2.0.11.1
=2.0.11.2
=2.0.12
=2.0.13
=2.0.14
=2.1.0
=2.1.1
=2.1.2
=2.1.3
=2.1.4
=2.1.5
=2.1.6
=2.1.8
=2.1.8.1
=2.2.1
=2.2.1.1
=2.2.3
=2.2.3.1
=2.3.1
=2.3.1.1
=2.3.1.2
=2.3.3
=2.3.4
=2.3.4.1
=2.3.7
=2.3.8
=2.3.12
=2.3.14
=2.3.14.1
=2.3.14.2
=2.3.14.3
=2.3.15
=2.3.15.1
=2.3.15.2
=2.3.15.3
=2.3.16
=2.3.16.1
=2.3.16.2
=2.3.16.3
=2.3.20
=2.3.20.1
=2.3.24
=2.3.24.1
=2.3.28
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
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.3.28<2.3.28.1
2.3.28.1
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core>=2.3.24<2.3.24.3
2.3.24.3
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core<2.3.20.3
2.3.20.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3082?

    CVE-2016-3082 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution in affected Apache Struts versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3082?

    To fix CVE-2016-3082, upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.28.1 or later, or apply the relevant patches for earlier versions.

  • Which versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2016-3082?

    CVE-2016-3082 affects Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.24.2, and 2.3.28.1.

  • How can I determine if my application is vulnerable to CVE-2016-3082?

    Check if your application is using any versions of Apache Struts earlier than 2.3.28.1, as those are vulnerable to CVE-2016-3082.

  • What type of attack can be executed via CVE-2016-3082?

    CVE-2016-3082 can be exploited to inject remotely executable code leading to potential remote code execution attacks.

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