8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3090: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 30 2017(Updated: )

The `TextParseUtil.translateVariables` method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGNL expression with ANTLR tooling.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-parent>=2.0.0<2.3.20
2.3.20
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=2.1.0
Apache Struts 2=2.1.1
Apache Struts 2=2.1.2
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=2.1.7
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=2.3.5
Apache Struts 2=2.3.6
Apache Struts 2=2.3.7
Apache Struts 2=2.3.8
Apache Struts 2=2.3.9
Apache Struts 2=2.3.10
Apache Struts 2=2.3.11
Apache Struts 2=2.3.12
Apache Struts 2=2.3.13
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=2.3.17
Apache Struts 2=2.3.19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3090?

    CVE-2016-3090 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3090?

    To fix CVE-2016-3090, upgrade Apache Struts to version 2.3.20 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2016-3090?

    CVE-2016-3090 affects Apache Struts versions from 2.0.1 through 2.3.19.

  • Can CVE-2016-3090 be exploited without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3090 can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-3090 have on affected systems?

    The impact of CVE-2016-3090 on affected systems can be severe, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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