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CVE-2013-2251

CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctl
9.8
CVSS v3
NVD

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.

How to fix

Remediation Available
archivaNVD
Affected:>= 1.3, < 1.3.8Fixed in:1.3.8CVE-2013-2251derived from NVD

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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

100.00%probability of exploitation in 30 days
100thpercentile

Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.

Known Exploited Vulnerability (CISA KEV)

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Apache Struts allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) expressions.

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Remediation due: 2022-04-15

References

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