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CVE-2012-0393

The ParameterInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not prevent access to public constructors, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted...

Published: Jan 8, 2012Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSA BDUCWE-264
6.4MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
37.2%
Top 1.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Apache Struts's ParameterInterceptor component does not prevent access to public constructors

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:NI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

CWE-264

Affected Products

Maven
package-ecosystem
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
OSS Libraries
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
OSS Libraries
IBM Corp.
commercial·USaka ibm corporation, ibm
IBM Call Center for CommerceOn-prem
Databases
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
StrutsLibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
apache
oss-project·USaka apache httpd, apache http server
strutsLibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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References

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-call-center-and-apache-struts-struts-upgrade-strategy-various-cves-see-below/
ibm.com
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-008
cwiki.apache.org
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
exploit-db.com
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