Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Jul 4, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-4465
CVE-2016-4465
Description
The URLValidator class in Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a null value for a URL field.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 2.3.20, < 2.3.29 | 2.3.29 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.13 | 2.5.13 |
Affected products
13cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 11 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.5:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.5:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.5:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
11- jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN12352818/index.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000114nvdVDB EntryVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-xg75-68x3-7p3qghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4465ghsaADVISORY
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-041.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/a0fdca138feec2c2e94eb75ca1f8b76678b4d152ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/eccc31ebce5430f9e91b9684c63eaaf885e603f9ghsaWEB
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91278nvd
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