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Lack of data validation In org.apache.struts:struts2-core

Description

Apache Struts vulnerable to arbitrary remote code execution due to improper input validation 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 vectors related to an ! (exclamation mark) operator to the REST Plugin.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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Component
Affected version
Patched versions

Aliases

1. CVE-2016-30872. NVD-2016-30873. OSV-2016-30874. GCVE-2016-3087

References

1. https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/6bd694b7980494c12d49ca1bf39f12aec3e03e2f2. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616082237/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/10360173. https://web.archive.org/web/20160728170709/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/909604. https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/399195. http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-033.html6. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg219878547. https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/struts_dmi_rest_exec.rb

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