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CVE-2016-2162

UnknownEPSS 9.23%

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CVE-2016-2162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.25 does not sanitize text in the Locale object constructed by I18NInterceptor, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors involving language display.. EPSS estimates a 9.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.25 does not sanitize text in the Locale object constructed by I18NInterceptor, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors involving language display.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.23%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheStruts2.0.0
ApacheStruts2.0.1
ApacheStruts2.0.2
ApacheStruts2.0.3
ApacheStruts2.0.4
ApacheStruts2.0.5
ApacheStruts2.0.6
ApacheStruts2.0.7
ApacheStruts2.0.8
ApacheStruts2.0.9
ApacheStruts2.0.10
ApacheStruts2.0.11
ApacheStruts2.0.11.1
ApacheStruts2.0.11.2
ApacheStruts2.0.12
ApacheStruts2.0.13
ApacheStruts2.0.14
ApacheStruts2.1
ApacheStruts2.1.0
ApacheStruts2.1.1
ApacheStruts2.1.2
ApacheStruts2.1.2_beta
ApacheStruts2.1.3
ApacheStruts2.1.4
ApacheStruts2.1.5
ApacheStruts2.1.6
ApacheStruts2.1.8
ApacheStruts2.1.8.1
ApacheStruts2.2.1
ApacheStruts2.2.1.1
ApacheStruts2.2.3
ApacheStruts2.2.3.1
ApacheStruts2.3.1
ApacheStruts2.3.1.1
ApacheStruts2.3.1.2
ApacheStruts2.3.3
ApacheStruts2.3.4
ApacheStruts2.3.4.1
ApacheStruts2.3.7
ApacheStruts2.3.8
ApacheStruts2.3.12
ApacheStruts2.3.14
ApacheStruts2.3.14.1
ApacheStruts2.3.14.2
ApacheStruts2.3.14.3
ApacheStruts2.3.15
ApacheStruts2.3.15.1
ApacheStruts2.3.15.2
ApacheStruts2.3.15.3
ApacheStruts2.3.16

Showing 50 of 56 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2162?
Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.25 does not sanitize text in the Locale object constructed by I18NInterceptor, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors involving language display.
How severe is CVE-2016-2162?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2162?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST