High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 30, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-3090
CVE-2016-3090
Description
The TextParseUtil.translateVariables method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGNL expression with ANTLR tooling.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-parentMaven | >= 2.0.0, < 2.3.20 | 2.3.20 |
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
9- www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-ggmp-fxfg-277rghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3090ghsaADVISORY
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-027.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20210123095942/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20211206100940/https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267ghsaWEB
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005/nvd
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