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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.

Published: Jul 18, 2013Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSA BDUCWE-74
9.8CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
100.0%
Top 0.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Mar 25, 2022
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
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Description

Code injection in Apache Struts

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-74

Affected Products

Cisco Systems Inc.
commercial·USaka cisco systems, cisco
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Media Experience Engine (MXE) 3500 Series
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Unified SIP Proxy Software
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Packaged Contact Center Enterprise
Networking Infrastructure
Oracle Corp.
commercial·USaka oracle
WebCenter SitesOn-premWeb App
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
Oracle FLEXCUBE Private BankingOn-premWeb App
Enterprise Software / erp
MySQL Enterprise MonitorOn-premWeb App
Databases / db-tooling
Siebel Apps - E-BillingOn-premWeb App
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
apache
oss-project·USaka apache http server, apache httpd
archivaOn-premWeb App
Web & CMS Plugins
strutsLibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
Maven
package-ecosystem
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
OSS Libraries
IBM Corp.
commercial·USaka ibm, ibm corporation
IBM Call Center for CommerceOn-prem
Databases
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
StrutsLibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / web-framework
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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
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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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