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CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2013 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · apache archiva

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jul 19, 2013 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Mar 25, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. Apr 15, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date Apr 15, 2022

Affected

  • cpe apache/archivaversion unspecified
  • cpe apache/archiva1.2
  • cpe apache/archiva1.2.2
  • cpe apache/strutsversion unspecified
  • cpe fujitsu/interstage business process manager analytics12.0
  • cpe fujitsu/interstage business process manager analytics12.1
  • cpe oracle/siebel apps - e-billing6.1
  • cpe oracle/siebel apps - e-billing6.1.1
  • vendor Apache Strutsversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2013-2251

    Apache Struts allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Object-Graph Navigation Language (OGNL) expressions.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2013-2251

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2013-2251

    30-day exploitation probability 100.0%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database27135

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Exploit Database44583

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_multi/http/struts_default_action_mapper

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-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.

    nvd.nist.gov

References