CVE-2012-0392
CVE-2012-0392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 97% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 97% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Struts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0392?
- The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0392?
- CVE-2012-0392 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0392 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0392?
- CVE-2012-0392 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0392?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-0392 published?
- CVE-2012-0392 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
- http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
- https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.html
- https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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