Vulnerability Description
A local code execution issue exists in Apache Struts2 when processing malformed XSLT files, which could let a malicious user upload and execute arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1592Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r348ed455a140273c40b974f0615dee692f7c9b26c6
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r593ebb2f4c95b064e6901fd273eff256c493db952b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r93c4e3f6cb138cd117c739714f07e47af547183ba0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1592Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r348ed455a140273c40b974f0615dee692f7c9b26c6
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r593ebb2f4c95b064e6901fd273eff256c493db952b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r93c4e3f6cb138cd117c739714f07e47af547183ba0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1592?
CVE-2012-1592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A local code execution issue exists in Apache Struts2 when processing malformed XSLT files, which could let a malicious user upload and execute arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2012-1592?
CVE-2012-1592 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1592?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.