Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-0394?

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

Is CVE-2012-0394 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2012-0394 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-2012-0394?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-0394?

Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.17, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.3.18.

How urgently should CVE-2012-0394 be patched?

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

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CVE-2012-0394

MediumPublic exploit

Apache Struts's DebuggingInterceptor component allows remote code execution in developer mode

Published May 4, 2022 · Updated Dec 3, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-hmvj-gc9q-mg9p

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-0394 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), 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 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.17, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.3.18.
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)

73%

Higher than 99.4% 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 DebuggingInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1, when developer mode is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the vendor characterizes this behavior as not "a security vulnerability itself.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
StrutsApache	See advisory	2.3.17
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coremaven	See advisory	2.3.18

Patched Releases

Struts

2.3.17

org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

2.3.18

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2022
Last updated
Dec 3, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0394
exploitMSF struts_dev_mode.rb
exploitExploitDB-18329
exploitExploitDB-31434

11 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The DebuggingInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1, when developer mode is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Struts (Apache); 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 2.3.17, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.3.18.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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