Vulnerability Description
The URLValidator class in Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a null value for a URL field.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.3.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN12352818/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000114VDB EntryVendor 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/91278
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348253Issue Tracking
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-041.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN12352818/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000114VDB EntryVendor 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/91278
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348253Issue Tracking
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-041.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4465?
CVE-2016-4465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The URLValidator class in Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a null value for a URL field.
How severe is CVE-2016-4465?
CVE-2016-4465 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4465?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.