High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 4, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-4431
CVE-2016-4431
Description
Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks by leveraging a default method.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts-parentMaven | >= 2.3.20, < 2.3.29 | 2.3.29 |
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
12- jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000113nvdVDB EntryVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vq79-mgpx-2wx4ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4431ghsaADVISORY
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-040.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlnvdWEB
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/eccc31ebce5430f9e91b9684c63eaaf885e603f9ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20210123145002/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91284ghsaWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91284nvd
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