CVE-2016-0785

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.28 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "%{}" sequence in a tag attribute, aka forced double OGNL evaluation.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 95.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 9, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85066

generic

S2-029 - Apache Struts 2 Wiki - Apache Software Foundation

http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-029.html

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.struts:struts2-core	2.3.24, 2.3.24.1	2.3.24.3	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 9× in last 7d / 16× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-0785?

CVE-2016-0785 is a high vulnerability published on April 12, 2016. Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.28 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "%{}" sequence in a tag attribute, aka forced double OGNL evaluation.

When was CVE-2016-0785 disclosed?

CVE-2016-0785 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-0785 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0785 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0785?

CVE-2016-0785 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0785?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0785, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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