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CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Severity Score

9.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

6
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

Yes
*KEV

Decision

Act
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

Apache Struts v2.0.0 hasta v2.3.15 permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar expresiones OGNL arbitrarias mediante un parámetro con una (1)acción:, (2) redirect:, o (3) redirectAction:

Apache Archiva versions 1.3 through Continuum 1.3.6 and versions 1.2 through 1.2.2 are vulnerable to remote command execution.

Apache Struts allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) expressions.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Act
Exploitation
Active
Automatable
Yes
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2013-02-19 CVE Reserved
  • 2013-07-18 CVE Published
  • 2013-07-25 First Exploit
  • 2022-03-25 Exploited in Wild
  • 2022-04-15 KEV Due Date
  • 2025-02-07 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-18 EPSS Updated
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CAPEC
References (22)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.0
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.1
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.2
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.3
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.4
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.5
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.6
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.7
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.8
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Affected
Apache
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Struts
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2.0.9
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.10
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.11
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.11.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.11.2
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.12
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.13
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Apache
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Struts
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2.0.14
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.0
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.2
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.3
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.4
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.5
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.6
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.8
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Apache
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Struts
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2.1.8.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.2.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.2.1.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.2.3
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Apache
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Struts
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2.2.3.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.1.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.1.2
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.3
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.4
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.4.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.7
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.8
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.12
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.14
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.14.1
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.14.2
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.14.3
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Apache
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Struts
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2.3.15
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Affected