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CVE-2016-4433: Improper Input Validation

May 17, 2022 (updated January 4, 2024)

Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct redirection attacks via a crafted request.

References

  • jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45093481/index.html
  • jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000112
  • www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282
  • www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
  • www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
  • bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348251
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-wm8w-qp2f-728q
  • github.com/apache/struts/commit/b28b78c062f0bf3c79793a25aab8c9b6c12bce6e
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4433
  • struts.apache.org/docs/s2-039.html
  • web.archive.org/web/20210123144955/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91282

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2.3.20 up to 2.3.28.1

Fixed versions

  • 2.3.29

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.29 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Source file

maven/org.apache.struts.xwork/xwork-core/CVE-2016-4433.yml

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