Vulnerability Description
Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks by leveraging a default method.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.3.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000113VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348252Issue Tracking
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-040.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000113VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348252Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4431?
CVE-2016-4431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks by leveraging a default method.
How severe is CVE-2016-4431?
CVE-2016-4431 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.