CVE-2013-2251
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitCode injection in Apache Struts
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Oct 22, 2025 · Also known as GHSA-47qp-8v9g-39hp
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2251 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Archiva (Apache), Struts (Apache), Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics (Fujitsu) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 14, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Archiva 1.3.8, Struts 2.3.15, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via a parameter with a crafted (1) action:, (2) redirect:, or (3) redirectAction: prefix.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2020 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ArchivaApache | 1.2, 1.2.2 | 1.3.8 |
| StrutsApache | See advisory | 2.3.15 |
| Interstage Business Process Manager AnalyticsFujitsu | 12.0, 12.1 | n/a |
| Siebel Apps - E-BillingOracle | 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2 | n/a |
| org.apache.struts:struts2-coremaven | See advisory | 2.3.15.1 |
Patched Releases
Archiva
1.3.8
Struts
2.3.15
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
2.3.15.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2251
- advisory61189
- advisory64758
- advisory1029184
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via a parameter with a crafted (1) action:, (2) redirect:, or (3) redirectAction: prefix.
Affected: Archiva (Apache) versions 1.2, 1.2.2; Struts (Apache); Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics (Fujitsu) versions 12.0, 12.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 14, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Archiva 1.3.8, Struts 2.3.15, org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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