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    CVE-2012-0391

    The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts before 2.2.3.1 interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.

    Published:Aug 5, 2011
    Last Modified:Apr 22, 2026
    EPS:Jan 8, 2012
    EPSS Score:0.88319
    CVSS Score:9.8

    CISA Notification

    Description

    The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts before 2.2.3.1 interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.

    Required Action:

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

    Notes:

    No extra notes provided.

    Due Date
    Jul 21, 2022
    1513 days ago
    Alert Date
    Jan 21, 2022
    1694 days ago

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Apache
    Product
    Struts

    Exploits

    http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txthttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txthttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18984https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329

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    References

    http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
    http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
    http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
    http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
    http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
    https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668
    https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
    http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
    http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
    http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
    http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
    http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
    https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668
    https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
    https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-0391

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