CVE-2016-8738

Description

In Apache Struts 2.5 through 2.5.5, if an application allows entering a URL in a form field and the built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94657 vdb entry third party advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-044.html patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8738?
CVE-2016-8738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8738?
To fix CVE-2016-8738, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8738 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8738?
CVE-2016-8738 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts.
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