PT-2012-1211 · Apache · Apache Struts

Hideyuki Suzumi · Published 2012-01-08 · Updated 2025-03-12 · CVE-2012-0391

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apache Struts versions prior to 2.2.3.1

Description The issue arises from improper input validation in the ExceptionDelegator component of Apache Struts. This component interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties. As a result, remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.2.3.1, update to version 2.2.3.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the ExceptionDelegator component to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

Code Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

CWE-94

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-04415

CVE-2012-0391

GHSA-4WRR-9H5R-M92W

Affected Products

Apache Struts

References · 21

• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/struts_code_exec_exception_delegator.rb · Exploit
• 🔥 https://sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt · Exploit
• 🔥 http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html · Exploit
• 🔥 http://exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/18984 · Exploit
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-04415 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/47393 · Vendor Advisory
• http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0391 · Security Note
• https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-4wrr-9h5r-m92w · Vendor Advisory
• http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/apache/struts · Note
• https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/25e50069d60434a30395e3a98357ffba2bed427e · Note