CVE-2016-3081 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Apache Struts versions 2.3.19 to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.21 to 2.3.24.1, and 2.3.25 to 2.3.28, as well as Oracle Siebel e-Billing which incorporates Struts. The flaw, categorized as CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command), allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging Dynamic Method Invocation and chained expressions. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.1 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog or the Hot List, exploit intelligence indicates readily available exploit code, including Metasploit modules and Nuclei templates, suggesting a high potential for exploitation. Despite the availability of exploits, community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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