How severe is CVE-2013-2115?

CVE-2013-2115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2115?

CVE-2013-2115 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2115?

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-2013-2115 published?

CVE-2013-2115 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2115

CVE-2013-2115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th 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 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1966.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2115?: Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-1966.
How severe is CVE-2013-2115?: CVE-2013-2115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2115?: CVE-2013-2115 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2115?: 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-2013-2115 published?: CVE-2013-2115 was published on 2013-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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