Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-0392?

Affected: Struts (Apache); org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven); org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-0392 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-0392 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-0392?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-0392?

Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.2.3.1, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.2.3.1.

How urgently should CVE-2012-0392 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-0392

MediumPublic exploit

Apache Struts's CookieInterceptor component does not use the parameter-name whitelist

Published May 4, 2022 · Updated Dec 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-2ppp-xj34-vvf7

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-0392 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven), org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.2.3.1, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

6.8

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

98%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
StrutsApache	See advisory	2.3.1
org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven	See advisory	2.2.3.1
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coremaven	See advisory	2.2.3.1

Patched Releases

Struts

2.3.1

org.apache.struts:struts2-core

2.2.3.1

org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

2.2.3.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2022
Last updated
Dec 5, 2024

References

advisory47393
advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0392
advisoryhttps://web.archive.org/web/20140723153720/http://secunia.com/advisories/47393/
exploitExploitDB-18329

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Struts (Apache); org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven); org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.2.3.1, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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