Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-1966?

Affected: Struts (Apache); org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven) versions >= 2.0.0; org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (maven) versions >= 2.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-1966 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2013-1966 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-2013-1966?

Public exploit code is available.

How urgently should CVE-2013-1966 be patched?

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

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CVE-2013-1966

CriticalPublic exploit

Arbitrary code execution in Apache Struts

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Dec 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-737w-mh58-cxjp

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2013-1966 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 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 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Struts 2.3.14.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.14.2, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.3.14.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

9.3

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

74%

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

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
StrutsApache	See advisory	2.3.14.1
org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven	>= 2.0.0	2.3.14.2
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coremaven	>= 2.0.0	2.3.14.2

Patched Releases

Struts

2.3.14.1

org.apache.struts:struts2-core

2.3.14.2

org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

2.3.14.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Dec 5, 2024

Weakness Type

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

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1966
advisory60166
exploitMSF struts_include_params.rb
exploitExploitDB-25980

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag.
Affected: Struts (Apache); org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven) versions >= 2.0.0; org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (maven) versions >= 2.0.0. 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 2.3.14.1, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.14.2, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core 2.3.14.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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