Findings

CVE-2016-1182

ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site sc…

Published Jul 4, 2016 · updated Oct 15, 2026 · apache struts

ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899.

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  1. Jul 4, 2016 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899.

  2. Oct 15, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899.

Affected

  • cpe apache/struts1.0
  • cpe apache/struts1.0.1
  • cpe apache/struts1.0.2
  • cpe apache/struts1.1

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2016-1182

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2016-1182

    ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899.

    nvd.nist.gov

References