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Vulnerability record

CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

CriticalExploitation confirmedCISA KEV
What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Struts, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Patch status

Official fix available since

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

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.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

ProductVendorAffected versionsSource
StrutsApache Software Foundation>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.15KEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

  1. CVSS scoredUpdateKEV

    CVE-2013-2251 scored CVSS 9.8: Apache Struts, Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

    CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Struts systems are exposed to active attacks now.

    Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database

  2. Patch releasedUpdateKEV

    Patch released for CVE-2013-2251: Apache Struts, Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

    An official fix is now available for Apache Struts. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.

    Basis: NVD patch reference

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