CVE-2006-1546
CVE-2006-1546 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Struts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to bypass validation via a request with a 'org.apache.struts.taglib.html.Constants.CANCEL' parameter, which causes the action to be canceled but would not be detected from applications that do not use the isCancelled check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1546?
- Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to bypass validation via a request with a 'org.apache.struts.taglib.html.Constants.CANCEL' parameter, which causes the action to be canceled but would not be detected from applications that do not use the isCancelled check.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1546?
- CVE-2006-1546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1546 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1546?
- CVE-2006-1546 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1546?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-1546 published?
- CVE-2006-1546 was published on 2006-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38374
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/struts-dev/200601.mbox/%3cdr169r%24623%242%40sea.gmane.org%3e
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/struts-user/200601.mbox/%3c20060121221800.15814.qmail%40web32607.mail.mud.yahoo.com%3e
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19493
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015856
- http://struts.apache.org/struts-doc-1.2.9/userGuide/release-notes.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17342
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1205
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25612
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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