CVE-2016-3081Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability
Apache Struts 2.3.19 to 2.3.20.2, 2.3.21 to 2.3.24.1, and 2.3.25 to 2.3.28, when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via method: prefix, related to chained expressions.
Overview
Severity
| Score | Severity | Version | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | HIGH | 3.1NVD | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 9.3 | HIGH | 2.0NVD | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
CISA required action
⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Oct 11, 2026
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2016-3081
- Status
- Analyzed
- Assigner (CNA)
- redhat
- Published
- Apr 26, 2016
- Last modified
- 2026-10-09 14:43 UTC
- Weaknesses
Affected Products
From NVD CPE configurations.
huaweiagile controller-campus firmware1 version range
- v100r002c00
huaweianyoffice2 version ranges
- v200r005c00
- v200r006c00
huaweilogcenter2 version ranges
- v100r001c10
- v100r001c20
huaweifirehunter6000 firmware1 version range
- v100r001c20
huaweioceanstor 5300 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 5500 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 5600 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 5800 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 6800 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 18500 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 18500f firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 18800 v3 firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 18800f firmware4 version ranges
- v300r001
- v300r002
- v300r003c00
- v300r003c10
huaweioceanstor 9000 firmware3 version ranges
- v100r001c01
- v100r001c30
- v300r005c00
huaweioceanstor n8500 firmware4 version ranges
- v200r001c09spc505
- v200r001c91spc205
- v200r001c91spc900
- v200r001c91spc901
huaweioceanstor onebox firmware1 version range
- v100r003c10
apachestruts3 version ranges
- 2.3.20 before 2.3.20.3
- 2.3.21 before 2.3.24.3
- 2.3.25 before 2.3.28.1
oracleflexcube private banking6 version ranges
- 2.0.0.0
- 2.0.1
- 2.2.0
- 12.0.1
- 12.0.3
- 12.1.0
oraclemicros retail xbri loss prevention6 version ranges
- 10.0.1
- 10.5.0
- 10.6.0
- 10.7.0
- 10.8.0
- 10.8.1
oraclesiebel e-billing1 version range
- 7.1
References
- packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- huawei.com http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160527-01-struts2-en
- oracle.com http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- oracle.com http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- rapid7.com http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts_dmi_exec
- rapid7.com http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts_dmi_exec
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- securitytracker.com http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665
- struts.apache.org https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html
- exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/
- cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3081