Vulnerability in Apache Archiva
CVE-2013-2251
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.
EPSS: 1.000 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Archiva — versions 1.2, 1.2.2
- Apache Struts
- Fujitsu Interstage_business_process_manager_analytics — versions 12.0, 12.1
- Microsoft Windows_server_2003
- Microsoft Windows_server_2008
- Microsoft Windows_server_2012
- Oracle Siebel_apps_-_e-billing — versions 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2
- Oracle Solaris — versions 11
- Redhat Enterprise_linux
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . 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: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Broken Link)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, Exploit, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Product)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2251?
- CVE-2013-2251 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Archiva, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2013-07-20.
- How severe is CVE-2013-2251?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2013-2251 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2013-2251 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 71 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.