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CVE-2016-4430

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.

Published: Jul 4, 2016Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSACWE-352
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
4.0%
Top 10.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

Apache Struts CSRF Vulnerability

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-352

Affected Products

org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMavenOSS Libraries
n/an/a
strutsapache
LibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
mavenpackage-ecosystemOSS Libraries
apacheoss-projectUSWeb & CMS Pluginsaka apache http server, apache httpd

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4430
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/b28b78c062f0bf3c79793a25aab8c9b6c12bce6e
github.com
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1348249
bugzilla.redhat.com
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Timeline

Published
Jul 4, 2016
Last Updated
May 6, 2026

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