Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-1006?

Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 2.0.14, 2.2.3; org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-1006 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2012-1006 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-2012-1006?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1006?

Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.1.2, org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.2.3.1.

How urgently should CVE-2012-1006 be patched?

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

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CVE-2012-1006

MediumPublic exploit

Apache Struts Multiple Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Dec 6, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-cmpm-jg8r-fv37

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-1006 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.1.2, org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

4.3

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

57%

Higher than 99.0% 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action, or the (3) clientName parameter to struts2-rest-showcase/orders.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
StrutsApache	2.0.14, 2.2.3	n/a
org.apache.struts:struts2-parentmaven	See advisory	2.2.3.1

Patched Releases

org.apache.struts:struts2-parent

2.1.2, 2.2.3.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Dec 6, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action, or the (3) clientName parameter to struts2-rest-showcase/orders.
Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 2.0.14, 2.2.3; org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (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 org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.1.2, org.apache.struts:struts2-parent 2.2.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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