CVE-2012-0393

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
  • No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 38%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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.

CVSS v3
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EG Score
0.0(none)
EPSS
98.4%
KEV
Not listed

Published

January 8, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (12)

Affected Packages

(2 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(2)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
org.apache.struts:struts2-core2.0.11 ... 2.3.1 (18 versions)2.3.1.1—
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core2.2.1, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.32.2.3.1—

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

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✓ verified
    First seen Jan 6, 2012

    Apache Struts 2 < 2.3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

    Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-0393?
CVE-2012-0393 is a none vulnerability published on January 8, 2012. 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.
When was CVE-2012-0393 disclosed?
CVE-2012-0393 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 8, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-0393 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-0393 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-0393?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-0393, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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