Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 8, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-0393
CVE-2012-0393
Description
The ParameterInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not prevent access to public constructors, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted parameter that triggers the creation of a Java object.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | < 2.3.1.1 | 2.3.1.1 |
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMaven | < 2.2.3.1 | 2.2.3.1 |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
< 2.3.1.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.3.1.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.2.3.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
12- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txtnvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- 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.htmlnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxqq-w4mr-mc62ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0393ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/25e50069d60434a30395e3a98357ffba2bed427eghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/struts/commit/9cad25f258bb2629d263f828574d2671366c238dghsaWEB
- 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
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