CVE-2016-8738
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Summary
In Apache Struts 2.5 through 2.5.5, if an application allows entering a URL in a form field and the built-in URLValidator is used, it is possible to prepare a special URL which will be used to overload server process when performing validation of the URL.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Struts | 2.5 - 2.5.5 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Possible DoS attack when using URLValidator
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94657
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-044.html
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94657
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-044.html
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