CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4461: Input Validation

First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )

Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "%{}" sequence in a tag attribute, aka forced double OGNL evaluation. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-0785.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Struts 2>=2.0.0<2.3.29
NetApp OnCommand Balance

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4461?

    CVE-2016-4461 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4461?

    To fix CVE-2016-4461, upgrade Apache Struts to version 2.3.29 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-4461?

    CVE-2016-4461 affects Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.29 and NetApp OnCommand Balance.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-4461 allow?

    CVE-2016-4461 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specific tag attribute manipulation.

  • Is there a relationship between CVE-2016-4461 and CVE-2016-0785?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4461 exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-0785.

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