What is CVE-2012-0838?

CVE-2012-0838 is a vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-03-02.

Is CVE-2012-0838 known to be exploited?

9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Apache Struts

CVE-2012-0838

Apache Struts 2 before 2.2.3.1 evaluates a string as an OGNL expression during the handling of a conversion error, which allows remote attackers to modify run-time data values, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via invalid input to a field.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.139 (96.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apache Struts
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_JVNDB, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_JVN, third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0838?: CVE-2012-0838 is a vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-03-02.
Is CVE-2012-0838 known to be exploited?: 9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.