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Live intelligence Updated 20 Aug 2026 · 01:51 UTC

Apache, Fujitsu, Oracle · Archiva, Struts, Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics +1 more

CVE-2013-2251

Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Recommended action

Treat this as an immediate remediation priority. Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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CVSS9.8
EPSS100.0%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 100.0%; technical severity is CVSS 9.8.

Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions via a parameter with a crafted (1) action:, (2) redirect:, or (3) redirectAction: prefix.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Archiva, Struts, Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics +1 more
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Archiva, Struts, Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics +1 more is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-20
Affected versions
Apache Archiva (Version: 1.2.2); Apache Struts (Start Including: 2.0.0, End Including: 2.3.15); Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager Analytics (Version: 12.1); Oracle Siebel Apps - E-billing (Version: 6.2)
Published
20 July 2013
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 100.0%
  4. Signal calculated at 85

External references

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