# CVE-2016-3090: The TextParseUtil.translateVariables method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craft

- Also known as: GHSA-GGMP-FXFG-277R
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.3.20
- Published: 2017-10-30 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (Maven): from 2.0.0, fixed in 2.3.20

## Description

The TextParseUtil.translateVariables method in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OGNL expression with ANTLR tooling.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, org.apache.struts:struts2-parent, upgrade to a fixed version (2.3.20) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85131
- https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-027.html
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035267
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0005/

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