CVE-2012-0392

Name: CVE-2012-0392
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-08T15:55:01.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 96.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0392 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.. EPSS estimates a 96.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

96.79%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/47393Third Party Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.htmlVendor Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/47393Third Party Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.htmlVendor Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0392?

How severe is CVE-2012-0392?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0392 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 96.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0392?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST