AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2012-0391
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2012-01-08 · Updated: 2026-06-16 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts before 2.2.3.1 interprets parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted parameter.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-94
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apache · Struts 2
- Added to catalog
- 2022-01-21
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-07-21
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 2.2.3.1
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
Broken Link · Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
Exploit
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
Broken Link · Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
Broken Link · Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
Vendor Advisory
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
Exploit
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
Broken Link · Exploit
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-0391
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