How severe is CVE-2011-2088?

CVE-2011-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2088 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-2011-2088?

CVE-2011-2088 primarily affects Apache Struts. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2088?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2088 published?

CVE-2011-2088 was published on 2011-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2088

CVE-2011-2088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Struts
Published: 2011-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

XWork 2.2.1 in Apache Struts 2.2.1, and OpenSymphony XWork in OpenSymphony WebWork, allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about internal Java class paths via vectors involving an s:submit element and a nonexistent method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1772.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2088?: XWork 2.2.1 in Apache Struts 2.2.1, and OpenSymphony XWork in OpenSymphony WebWork, allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about internal Java class paths via vectors involving an s:submit element and a nonexistent method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1772.3.
How severe is CVE-2011-2088?: CVE-2011-2088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2088 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-2011-2088?: CVE-2011-2088 primarily affects Apache Struts. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2088 published?: CVE-2011-2088 was published on 2011-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opensymphony:xwork:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opensymphony:webwork:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opensymphony:xwork:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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