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CVE-2016-3081

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…

High8.1Known exploitedEPSS 96.5%
Published
Updated
Reserved
Assigned by
redhat

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.

Exploited in the wild

CISA lists this vulnerability in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability.

Added
8 Oct 2026
Fix due (US federal)
11 Oct 2026
Used by ransomware
Not known

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.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2016-3081, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
CISA-ADPADP (enrichment)3.1High8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVDNVD · Analyzed3.1High8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
96.5% · top 0.1% of all CVEs (3 Nov 2026)
CISA SSVC
Exploitation: active · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total

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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 8.1.

Weakness

Affected products

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Affected packages

From reviewed advisories of the GitHub Advisory Database.

References (12)

Sources

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Record last updated .