CVE-2012-0393Struts Vulnerability
Apache Struts's ParameterInterceptor component does not prevent access to public constructors
Published May 4, 2022 · Updated Dec 3, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-hxqq-w4mr-mc62
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2012-0393 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.4 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 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.1.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.1.1, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.2.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.4
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0393
- advisory47393
- advisoryGHSA advisory
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.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrutsApache | See advisory | 2.3.1.1 |
| org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven | See advisory | 2.3.1.1 |
| org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coremaven | See advisory | 2.2.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Struts
2.3.1.1
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
2.3.1.1
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
2.2.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2022
Last updated
Dec 3, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2012-0393
- advisory47393
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- exploitExploitDB-18329
- exploitsec-consult.com · 20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vul…
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
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 2.3.1.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.1.1, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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