Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN79099262/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://struts.apache.org/2.3.1.2/docs/s2-007.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN79099262/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://struts.apache.org/2.3.1.2/docs/s2-007.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3668Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0838?
CVE-2012-0838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 execut...
How severe is CVE-2012-0838?
CVE-2012-0838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.