CISA KEV · Known exploitedCritical

CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts

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.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
100.0%
100.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2013.07.20
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability100.0%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Apache Struts
Affected versions
>= 1.3 < 1.3.8, 1.2, 1.2.2, >= 2.0.0 <= 2.3.15, 12.0, 12.1, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2
Fixed versions
1.3.8

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2022.04.15
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Apache Struts and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-20, CWE-74
KEV added
2022.03.25
Ransomware use
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