CVE-2016-3093

MEDIUMNVD 5.35.3—

5.3

Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.24.1 does not properly cache method references when used with OGNL before 3.0.12, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (block access to a web site) via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3: 5.3
EG Score: 5.3(medium)
EPSS: 89.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 7, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (10)

secalert@redhathttp://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-034.html
secalert@redhathttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90961
secalert@redhathttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036018
secalert@redhathttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/940b4c3fef002461b89a050935337056d4a036a65ef68e0bbd4621ef%40%3Cdev.struts.apache.org%3E
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-034.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90961
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036018
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/940b4c3fef002461b89a050935337056d4a036a65ef68e0bbd4621ef%40%3Cdev.struts.apache.org%3E

Affected Packages

(2 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(2)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
ognl:ognl	2.1.4 ... 3.0.9 (27 versions)	3.0.12	—
org.apache.struts:struts2-core	2.0.11 ... 2.3.8 (43 versions)	2.3.24.3	—

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-3093?

CVE-2016-3093 is a medium vulnerability published on June 7, 2016. Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.24.1 does not properly cache method references when used with OGNL before 3.0.12, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (block access to a web site) via unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2016-3093 disclosed?

CVE-2016-3093 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 7, 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-2016-3093 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-3093 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3093?

CVE-2016-3093 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-3093?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-3093, 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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