CVE-2012-1592

Name: CVE-2012-1592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-05T21:15:11.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 28.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1592 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 28.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

28.55%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	2.0.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1592Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r348ed455a140273c40b974f0615dee692f7c9b26c6de2118b4280ef2%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r593ebb2f4c95b064e6901fd273eff256c493db952bdb484395948ffc%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r93c4e3f6cb138cd117c739714f07e47af547183ba099ba46be2b2a5b%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1592Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1592Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r348ed455a140273c40b974f0615dee692f7c9b26c6de2118b4280ef2%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r593ebb2f4c95b064e6901fd273eff256c493db952bdb484395948ffc%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r93c4e3f6cb138cd117c739714f07e47af547183ba099ba46be2b2a5b%40%3Cissues.struts.apache.org%3E
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1592Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1592?

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 a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1592?

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