#VU28582 Improper input validation in Apache Struts - CVE-2016-1181

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#VU28582 Improper input validation in Apache Struts - CVE-2016-1181

Published: June 4, 2020 / Updated: December 29, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28582
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1181
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Struts
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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