Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-2248?

Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.10, 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12, 2.0.13; org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-2248 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2013-2248 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-2013-2248?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-2248?

Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.

How urgently should CVE-2013-2248 be patched?

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

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CVE-2013-2248

MediumPublic exploit

Open redirect in Apache Struts

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Dec 6, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-rpj9-r897-wc6q

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2013-2248 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.8 v2) affecting Struts (Apache), org.apache.struts:struts2-core (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

95%

Higher than 99.8% 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 open redirect vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.

Affected Products

45 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
StrutsApache	2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.10, 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12, 2.0.13	n/a
org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven	See advisory	2.3.15.1

Patched Releases

org.apache.struts:struts2-core

2.3.15.1

Timeline

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

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.
Affected: Struts (Apache) versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.10, 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12, 2.0.13; org.apache.struts:struts2-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 org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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