CVE-2012-0392: apache struts
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-0392 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) vulnerability in apache struts. EPSS estimates a 97.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 08-01-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
97.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 97.53% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (lists.immunityinc.com)
Maturity: unknown
Apache Struts 2 < 2.3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- struts≥ 2.0.0, < 2.3.1
Org.apache.struts1 product
- struts2-core< 2.2.3.1
Org.apache.struts.xwork1 product
- xwork-core< 2.2.3.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
12 links- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQBroken LinkWEB
- struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMRelease NotesVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtX Refsource MISCBroken Link
- lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlMailing ListX Refsource MLISTExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/apache/strutsPACKAGE