CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 100.0%

Published20 Jul 2013
Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
Remediation due15 Apr 2022

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Apache Archiva≥ 1.3 < 1.3.8 · 1.2 · 1.2.2

Apache Struts≥ 2.0.0 ≤ 2.3.15

Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics12.0 · 12.1

Oracle Siebel Apps - E-billing6.1 · 6.1.1 · 6.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Archiva≥ 1.3.8

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://archiva.apache.org/security.htmlProduct
http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/98445Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/96ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/89Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-016.htmlPatch
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-2251US Government Resource
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131023-struts2Third Party Advisory

and 7 more references

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-2251 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-2251 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2013-2251?

CVE-2013-2251 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-2251?

Affected products include Apache Archiva, Apache Struts, Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics, Oracle Siebel Apps - E-billing.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2251?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Archiva 1.3.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.