Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.
CVE-2013-2248
Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 92% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.3% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 95%
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
- 99.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 20, 2013
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (12)
- secalert@redhathttp://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.struts:struts2-core | 2.0.11 ... 2.3.8 (31 versions) | 2.3.15.1 | — |
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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-38666✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 16, 2013
Apache Struts 2.2.3 - Multiple Open Redirections
Open source ↗ - Nucleihttp/cves/2013/CVE-2013-2248.yamlFirst seen Jan 1, 2013
Apache Struts - Multiple Open Redirection Vulnerabilities
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