KEV Entry

CVE-2016-3081

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA

Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited

CVE-2016-3081

2026-10-08 00:00 UTC


Timestamps

2026-10-08

2026-10-08


Scope

Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability | Affected: Apache / Struts | Description: Apache Struts contains a command injection vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via method:prefix when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled. | Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. | Due date: 2026-10-11 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): This vulnerability could affect an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-032 ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3081


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2016-3081', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2016-3081'}

a0945610-fc6d-4dd4-911e-d49aa9206abc

CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60

2026-10-08 18:00 UTC

2026-10-08 18:00 UTC

Evidence
1
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
View details
{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-77"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-10-08",
  "due_date": "2026-10-11",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Struts",
  "vendorProject": "Apache",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Apache Struts Command Injection Vulnerability"
}
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