CVE-2012-0393: apache struts
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-0393 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) vulnerability in apache struts. EPSS estimates a 36.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 08-01-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The ParameterInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not prevent access to public constructors, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted parameter that triggers the creation of a Java object.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
36.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 36.32% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (archives.neohapsis.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (sec-consult.com)
Maturity: unknown
Apache Struts 2 < 2.3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- struts≥ 2.1.0, < 2.3.1.1
Org.apache.struts1 product
- struts2-core< 2.3.1.1
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 BUGTRAQExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/apache/strutsPACKAGE