CVE-2012-0393

Public Exploit

Description

The ParameterInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not prevent access to public constructors, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted parameter that triggers the creation of a Java object.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 89.33% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329 third party advisory exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html mailing list exploit third party advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html vendor advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html vendor advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt third party advisory exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/47393 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0393?
CVE-2012-0393 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0393?
To fix CVE-2012-0393, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0393 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0393 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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