Apache · Apache Struts · CVE-2016-4436
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.29
Apache Struts 2.5.x versions prior to 2.5.1
**Description**
The issue is related to improper action name clean up, which may allow attackers to have an unspecified impact. It is also described as a vulnerability in the implementation of the action name cleanup method, associated with insufficient input validation. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
**Recommendations**
For Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.29, update to version 2.3.29 or later.
For Apache Struts 2.5.x versions prior to 2.5.1, update to version 2.5.1 or later.