Code Injection in Apache Struts - CVE-2012-0391

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Code Injection in Apache Struts - CVE-2012-0391

Published: January 8, 2012 / Updated: February 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49062
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0391
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Affected software:
Apache Struts

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts when interpreting parameter values as OGNL expressions during certain exception handling for mismatched data types of properties. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2012-0391

Install updates from vendor's website.

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