CVE-2016-3090 json
Apache Struts RCE Vulnerability
published 2017-10-30 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-ggmp-fxfg-277r , EUVD-2022-3954
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- maven org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.3.20
Exploit prediction
5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
| GitHub | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.apache.struts:struts2-parent | >=2.0.0, <2.3.20 |
2.3.20 |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
struts.apache.org
/docs/s2-027.html
web, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/85131
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1035267
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
- security.netapp.com /advisory/ntap-20180629-0005/
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3090
advisory
-
github.com
/apache/struts
package
-
security.netapp.com
/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005
web
-
web.archive.org
/web/20210123095942/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131
web
-
web.archive.org
/web/20211206100940/https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3090
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-ggmp-fxfg-277r
- NVD CVE-2016-3090
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