CVE-2016-3081
apache struts, oracle siebel e-billing
Published 26 Apr 2016 · updated 8 Oct 2026 · Modified
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Oct 2026, with a remediation deadline of 11 Oct 2026 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Description
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 method: prefix, related to chained expressions.
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/136856/Apache-Struts-2.3.28-Dynamic-Method-Invocation-Remote-Code-Execution.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160527-01-struts2-en
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html · Patch, Third Party Advisory
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html · Vendor Advisory
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/struts_dmi_exec · Third Party Advisory
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/struts_dmi_exec
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/87327
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787 · Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035665 · Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- struts.apache.org/docs/s2-032.html · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39756/
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3081