SB2016070516 - Remote code execution in Apache Struts
Published: July 5, 2016 Updated: December 29, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016070516
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1181)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in ActionServlet.java when handling multithreaded access to an ActionForm instance. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.