CVE-2016-3081

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductApache Struts
PublishedApr 26, 2016
First seenApr 26, 2016
Added to KEVOct 8, 2026

How to fix

CISA required action

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.

CISA due date: Oct 11, 2026
Update
  • apache struts2.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1 or later
  • org.apache.struts:struts2-core2.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apache struts2.3.20 ≤ v < 2.3.20.3, 2.3.21 ≤ v < 2.3.24.3, 2.3.25 ≤ v < 2.3.28.12.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1
huawei agile_controller-campus_firmwarev100r002c00—
huawei anyofficev200r005c00, v200r006c00—
huawei logcenterv100r001c10, v100r001c20—
huawei firehunter6000_firmwarev100r001c20—
huawei oceanstor_5300_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_5500_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_5600_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_5800_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_6800_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_18500_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_18500f_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_18800_v3_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_18800f_firmwarev300r001, v300r002, v300r003c00, v300r003c10—
huawei oceanstor_9000_firmwarev100r001c01, v100r001c30, v300r005c00—
huawei oceanstor_n8500_firmwarev200r001c09spc505, v200r001c91spc205, v200r001c91spc900, v200r001c91spc901—
huawei oceanstor_onebox_firmwarev100r003c10—
oracle flexcube_private_banking2.0.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.3, 12.1.0—
oracle micros_retail_xbri_loss_prevention10.0.1, 10.5.0, 10.6.0, 10.7.0, 10.8.0, 10.8.1—
oracle siebel_e-billing7.1—
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven2.3.19 ≤ v < 2.3.20.3, 2.3.21 ≤ v < 2.3.24.3, 2.3.25 ≤ v < 2.3.28.12.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1

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