CVE-2016-3090 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Apache Struts 2.x versions prior to 2.3.20. This flaw resides in the TextParseUtil.translateVariables method, allowing authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting specially crafted OGNL expressions. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in common frameworks like Metasploit or Nuclei, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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