CVE-2013-2115

Name: CVE-2013-2115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-10T19:55:04.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 72.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1966.. EPSS estimates a 72.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1966.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

72.78%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.14.1

References

http://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60167Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=967656Issue Tracking
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-014Vendor Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60167Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=967656Issue Tracking
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-014Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2115?

How severe is CVE-2013-2115?

CVE-2013-2115 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2115?

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