Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4461
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validationExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-4461
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_balance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4461
1.68%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 81 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4461
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.0
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4461
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4461
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https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-036.html
S2-036 - DEPRECATED: Apache Struts 2 Documentation - Apache Software FoundationMitigation;Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0004/
CVE-2016-4461 Apache Struts Vulnerability in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91277
Apache Struts Incomplete Fix Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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