CVE-2016-4438 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting the REST plugin in Apache Struts 2 versions 2.3.19 through 2.3.28.1. Attackers can exploit this flaw by submitting a crafted expression, leading to a complete compromise of the affected system. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.20.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.20.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.24CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.24.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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