Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 4, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-4438
CVE-2016-4438
Description
The REST plugin in Apache Struts 2 2.3.19 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted expression.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 2.3.19, < 2.3.29 | 2.3.29 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-rest-pluginMaven | >= 2.3.19, < 2.3.29 | 2.3.29 |
Affected products
9cpe: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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- ghsa-coords2 versions
>= 2.3.19, < 2.3.29+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.3.19, < 2.3.29
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.3.19, < 2.3.29
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
12- jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN07710476/index.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000110nvdVDB EntryVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91275nvdThird Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-4prj-vw9j-v6prghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4438ghsaADVISORY
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-037.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/6d7ac40dcede1793a4534a3dc249fd562d495e8cghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/76eb8f38a33ad0f1f48464ee1311559c8d52dd6dghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/c9c21378f2fb2ff21355c128c45e106ebd87ad7cghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/deefeffd11425f0cd0b797cd86a9b3550234262bghsaWEB
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlnvd
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