CVE-2013-2251 (GCVE-0-2013-2251)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2013-07-18 01:00
Modified
2025-10-22 00:05
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- n/a
Summary
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.
References
CISA Known exploited vulnerability
Data from the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2022-03-25
Due date: 2022-04-15
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2251
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