CVE-2013-2251: Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Critical · CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 100.0%, 100th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: redhat
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via a parameter with a crafted (1) action:, (2) redirect:, or (3) redirectAction: prefix.
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
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- archiva.apache.org/security.html (opens in new tab)
- cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087 (opens in new tab)
- osvdb.org/98445 (opens in new tab)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.html (opens in new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/96 (opens in new tab)
- seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/89 (opens in new tab)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90392 (opens in new tab)
- struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-016.html (opens in new tab)
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131023-strut… (opens in new tab)
- www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-… (opens in new tab)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html (opens in new tab)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/61189 (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758 (opens in new tab)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184 (opens in new tab)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032916 (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)