CVE-2016-6795
Apache Struts Convention Plugin Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Description
In the Convention plugin in Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.31, and 2.5.x before 2.5.5, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on server side.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 20, 2017, 5:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2025, 1:37 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.3.31 / 2.5.5 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2016-6795 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-6795.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/ | |
| https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/ | |
| https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-6795 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-6795
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2016-6795 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2016-6795 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/ Added Reference https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description In the Convention plugin in Apache Struts 2.3.20 through 2.3.30, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on server side. In the Convention plugin in Apache Struts 2.3.x before 2.3.31, and 2.5.x before 2.5.5, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used for path traversal and execution of arbitrary code on server side. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/ [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html No Types Assigned https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-042.html Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *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:2.3.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *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:2.3.24.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.24.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *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:2.3.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 22, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93773 [No Types Assigned]
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
12.48 }} 2.89%
score
0.93576
percentile