CVE-2013-2251

Name: CVE-2013-2251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-20T03:37:30.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 100.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2251 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

100.00%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Archiva	>= 1.3, < 1.3.8
Apache	Archiva	1.2
Apache	Archiva	1.2.2
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.15
Fujitsu	Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics	12.0
Fujitsu	Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics	12.1
Oracle	Siebel Apps - E-Billing	6.1
Oracle	Siebel Apps - E-Billing	6.1.1
Oracle	Siebel Apps - E-Billing	6.2

References

http://archiva.apache.org/security.htmlProduct
http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/98445Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/96Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/89Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-016.htmlPatch
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131023-struts2Third Party Advisory
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61189Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032916Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90392Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archiva.apache.org/security.htmlProduct
http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/98445Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/96Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/89Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-016.htmlPatch
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131023-struts2Third Party Advisory
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61189Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032916Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90392Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-2251US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2251?

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.

How severe is CVE-2013-2251?

CVE-2013-2251 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 100.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2251?

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