CVE-2013-2251
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.
Description
Code injection in Apache Struts
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Cisco Systems Inc.
commercial·USaka cisco, cisco systems
Oracle Corp.
commercial·USaka oracle
apache
oss-project·USaka apache httpd, apache http server
Maven
package-ecosystem
IBM Corp.
commercial·USaka ibm, ibm corporation
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 25, 2022
Remediation due:Apr 15, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
1 exploit source identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2251
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/3cfe34fefedcf0fdcfcb061c0aea34a715b7de6
github.com
https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/630e1ba065a8215c4e9ac03bfb09be9d655c2b6e
github.com
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