CVE-2016-6795 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In the Convention plugin in Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.31, and 2.5.x before 2.5.5, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on server side.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	2.3.20

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6795?

CVE-2016-6795 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Convention plugin in Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.31, and 2.5.x before 2.5.5, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on ...

How severe is CVE-2016-6795?

CVE-2016-6795 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6795?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.