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.
CVE-2012-0392
Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 90% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.4% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 97%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 9.0(low)
- EPSS
- 99.9%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
January 8, 2012
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (14)
- cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/47393
- cve@mitrehttp://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
- cve@mitrehttp://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
- cve@mitrehttps://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.html
- cve@mitrehttps://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0031.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/47393
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-008.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/version-notes-2311.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18329
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.immunityinc.com/pipermail/dailydave/2012-January/000011.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.sec-consult.com/files/20120104-0_Apache_Struts2_Multiple_Critical_Vulnerabilities.txt
Affected Packages
(2 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(2)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.struts:struts2-core | 2.0.11 ... 2.2.3 (16 versions) | 2.2.3.1 | — |
| org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core | 2.2.1, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.3 | 2.2.3.1 | — |
Data Freshness Timeline
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-18329✓ verifiedFirst seen Jan 6, 2012
Apache Struts 2 < 2.3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Open source ↗ - Nucleihttp/cves/2012/CVE-2012-0392.yamlFirst seen Jan 1, 2012
Apache Struts2 S2-008 RCE
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