Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 8, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-0392
CVE-2012-0392
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | < 2.2.3.1 | 2.2.3.1 |
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMaven | < 2.2.3.1 | 2.2.3.1 |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
< 2.2.3.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.2.3.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.2.3.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
12- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- secunia.com/advisories/47393nvdThird Party Advisory
- struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.htmlnvdRelease NotesVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-2ppp-xj34-vvf7ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0392ghsaADVISORY
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlnvdBroken LinkWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/25e50069d60434a30395e3a98357ffba2bed427eghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20120612142634/https://sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20140723153720/http://secunia.com/advisories/47393ghsaWEB
- www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtnvdBroken Link
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