What is CVE-2012-0391?

CVE-2012-0391 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2012-01-08.

Is CVE-2012-0391 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-0391 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-01-21), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2012-0391

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…

EPSS: 0.875 (99.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-01-21. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-07-21.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

18329 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
20120105 SEC Consult SA-20120104-0 :: Multiple critical vulnerabilities in Apache Struts2 (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ)
struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabi… (x_refsource_MISC)
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
47393 (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0391?: CVE-2012-0391 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2012-01-08.
Is CVE-2012-0391 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2012-0391 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-01-21), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.