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CVE-2012-0391 Detail

Description

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.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html CVE, MITRE Broken Link  Exploit 
http://secunia.com/advisories/47393 CVE, MITRE Vendor Advisory 
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html CVE, MITRE Vendor Advisory 
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html CVE, MITRE Vendor Advisory 
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 CVE, MITRE Exploit 
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668 CVE, MITRE Vendor Advisory 
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-0391 CISA-ADP
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt CVE, MITRE Broken Link  Exploit 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Apache Struts 2 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability 01/21/2022 07/21/2022 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') CISA-ADP  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2012-0391
NVD Published Date:
01/08/2012
NVD Last Modified:
10/21/2025
Source:
MITRE