How severe is CVE-2013-1965?

CVE-2013-1965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1965?

CVE-2013-1965 primarily affects Apache Struts. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1965 published?

CVE-2013-1965 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1965

CVE-2013-1965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 94% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Apache Struts
Published: 2013-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache Struts Showcase App 2.0.0 through 2.3.13, as used in Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted parameter name that is not properly handled when invoking a redirect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1965?: Apache Struts Showcase App 2.0.0 through 2.3.13, as used in Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted parameter name that is not properly handled when invoking a redirect.
How severe is CVE-2013-1965?: CVE-2013-1965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1965?: CVE-2013-1965 primarily affects Apache Struts. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1965 published?: CVE-2013-1965 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts2-showcase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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