What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0838?

CVE-2012-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0838?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-0838. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Struts CVE-2012-0838

CRITICAL

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-03-02 secalert@redhat.com

Apache RCE Struts

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 02, 2012 - 22:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

94 maven packages depend on org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core (9 direct, 85 indirect)
92 maven packages depend on org.apache.struts:struts2-core (53 direct, 39 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 2.2.3.1 and other introduced versions.

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 11.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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. Affected products include: Apache Struts. Version information: before 2.2.3.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.