CVE-2016-3082

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

XSLTResult in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20.2, 2.3.24.x before 2.3.24.2, and 2.3.28.x before 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the stylesheet location parameter.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 96.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 26, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 8, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/88826

generic

S2-031 - Apache Struts 2 Wiki - Apache Software Foundation

http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-031.html

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.struts:struts2-core	2.3.28	2.3.28.1	—

Data Freshness Timeline

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Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-3082?

CVE-2016-3082 is a critical vulnerability published on April 26, 2016. XSLTResult in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20.2, 2.3.24.x before 2.3.24.2, and 2.3.28.x before 2.3.28.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the stylesheet location parameter.

When was CVE-2016-3082 disclosed?

CVE-2016-3082 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 26, 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-2016-3082 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-3082 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3082?

CVE-2016-3082 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-3082?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-3082, 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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