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CVE-2012-0394

The DebuggingInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1, when developer mode is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the vendor cha...

Published: Jan 8, 2012Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSACWE-94
NVD MITRE
6.8CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
74.4%
Top 0.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
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Description

Apache Struts's DebuggingInterceptor component allows remote code execution in developer mode

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:MAu:NC:PI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:MAccess Complexity
Medium
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:PConfidentiality
Partial
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

CWE-94

Affected Products

org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMavenOSS Libraries
n/an/a
strutsapache
LibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
mavenpackage-ecosystemOSS Libraries
apacheoss-projectUSWeb & CMS Pluginsaka apache http server, apache httpd

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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0394
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/34c80dae734e70f13c0e46f9c83602fb71318e58
github.com
https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/9cad25f258bb2629d263f828574d2671366c238d
github.com
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Timeline

Published
Jan 8, 2012
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026

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