CVE-2016-4430 Apache Struts CSRF Vulnerability
Remote attackers can perform cross-site request forgery attacks due to improper token validation in the Apache Struts 2 framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4430?
CVE-2016-4430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, published on 4 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Apache Struts 2 2.3.20 through 2.3.28.1 mishandles token validation, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4430?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core Maven | From 2.3.20 | 2.3.29 |
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core Maven | From 2.3.20 | 2.3.29 |
Products include Apache Struts.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4430?
Upgrade org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core to 2.3.29 or later.
Is CVE-2016-4430 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4430 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Struts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38qw-j787-v8c2.