CVE-2013-2251
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2013-2251 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2013-07-20 03:37:30 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-22 14:39:34 UTC |
| Description | 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.999980000 probability, percentile 0.999900000 (date 2026-07-22)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2022-03-25; due 2022-04-15; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-74 | n/a | CWE-74 CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 2.0 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v2.0 Breakdown
Access Vector
NetworkAccess Complexity
MediumAuthentication
NoneConfidentiality
CompleteIntegrity
CompleteAvailability
CompleteAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apache |
|---|---|
| Product | Struts |
| Name | Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Notes | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2251 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Apache | Archiva | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Archiva | 1.2 | - | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Archiva | 1.2.2 | All | All | All |
| Application | Apache | Struts | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Fujitsu | Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics | 12.0 | All | All | All |
| Application | Fujitsu | Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics | 12.1 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Redhat | Enterprise Linux | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Critical Patch Update - January 2014 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.oracle.com | Patch, Third Party Advisory |
| S2-016 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | struts.apache.org | Patch |
| Apache Archiva 1.3.6 => Remote Command Execution 0day - CXSecurity.com | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | cxsecurity.com | Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| MySQL Multiple Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Partially Access and Modify Data - SecurityTracker | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securitytracker.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| Archiva - Security Vulnerabilities | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | archiva.apache.org | Product |
| Oracle Critical Patch Update - July 2015 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.oracle.com | Patch, Third Party Advisory |
| Apache Struts 2 Remote Code Execution ≈ Packet Storm | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | packetstormsecurity.com | Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| osvdb.org/98445 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | osvdb.org | Broken Link |
| Full Disclosure: Apache Software Foundation A Subsite Remote command execution | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | seclists.org | Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory |
| This page provides Security Information. - Fujitsu Global | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.fujitsu.com | Third Party Advisory, Broken Link |
| IBM X-Force Exchange | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| oss-sec: Re: CVE Request: Apache Archiva Remote Command Execution 0day | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | seclists.org | Mailing List, Third Party Advisory |
| Apache Struts CVE-2013-2251 Multiple Remote Command Execution Vulnerabilities | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securityfocus.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| RETIRED: Oracle January 2014 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securityfocus.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| Cisco Security Advisory: Apache Struts 2 Command Execution Vulnerability in Multiple Cisco Products | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | tools.cisco.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Oracle Siebel Enterprise Flaws Let Remote Users Partially Access and Modify Data and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securitytracker.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2022-03-25T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2013-2251 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.