HTTP: Apache Struts CVE-2016-4438 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the REST plugin of Apache Struts. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
The REST plugin in Apache Struts 2 2.3.19 through 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted expression.
Affected Products
Apache struts
References
BugTraq: 91275
CVE: CVE-2016-4438
URL: http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2016/JVNDB-2016-000110.html
Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:REST-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2016-4438 Code Execution Remote Struts bid:91275
Release Date
09/08/2016
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3603
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apache
CVSS Score
7.5