CVE-2016-4430: CSRF
First published: Mon Jun 20 2016(Updated: )
Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 mishandles token validation, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core | >=2.3.20<=2.3.28.1 | 2.3.29 |
| redhat/Struts | <2.3.29 | 2.3.29 |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.20 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.20.1 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.20.3 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.24 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.24.1 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.24.3 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.28 | |
| Apache Struts 2 | =2.3.28.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4430
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348249
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-038.html
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000111
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210123144953/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91281
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/b28b78c062f0bf3c79793a25aab8c9b6c12bce6e
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-38qw-j787-v8c2 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91281
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4430?
CVE-2016-4430 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for enabling cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4430?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4430, upgrade your Apache Struts installation to version 2.3.29 or later.
Which versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2016-4430?
CVE-2016-4430 affects Apache Struts versions 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1.
Can CVE-2016-4430 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4430 can be exploited remotely by attackers to conduct CSRF attacks.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-4430 facilitate?
CVE-2016-4430 facilitates cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks due to improper token validation.
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