CVE-2012-0391: Apache Struts 2 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Critical · CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 75.6%, 100th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: mitre
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Apache Struts 2 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts before 2.2.3.1 interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Apache: Struts 2
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html (opens in new tab)
- secunia.com/advisories/47393 (opens in new tab)
- issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668 (opens in new tab)
- struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html (opens in new tab)
- struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html (opens in new tab)
- www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt (opens in new tab)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)