CVE-2013-4212
MediumPublic exploitCertain getText methods in the ActionSupport controller in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via the first or second parameter, as demonstrated by the pageTitle parameter in the !getPageTitle sub-URL to roller-ui/login.rol,…
Published Dec 7, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-4212 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Roller (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Roller 5.0.1.
- 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)
81%
Higher than 99.6% 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
Certain getText methods in the ActionSupport controller in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via the first or second parameter, as demonstrated by the pageTitle parameter in the !getPageTitle sub-URL to roller-ui/login.rol, which uses a subclass of UIAction, aka "OGNL Injection."
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RollerApache | 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.0 | 5.0.1 |
Patched Releases
Roller
5.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 7, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisory55862
- advisory55877
- patchhttp://rollerweblogger.org/project/entry/apache_roller_5_0_2
- exploitMSF apache_roller_ognl_injection.rb
- exploitExploitDB-29859
FAQ
Common Questions.
Certain getText methods in the ActionSupport controller in Apache Roller before 5.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via the first or second parameter, as demonstrated by the pageTitle parameter in the !getPageTitle sub-URL to roller-ui/login.rol, which uses a subclass of UIAction, aka "O…
Affected: Roller (Apache) versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.0. 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 Roller 5.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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