CVE-2013-1965 Improper Control of Generation of Code in Apache Struts
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OGNL code via crafted parameters in the Apache Struts Showcase App, leading to full system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-1965?
CVE-2013-1965 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apache Struts, published on 10 Jul 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache Struts Showcase App 2.0.0 through 2.3.13, as used in Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted parameter name that is not properly handled when invoking a redirect.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1965?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.struts:struts2-core. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-core Maven | All versions | 2.3.14.3 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-core Maven | All versions | 2.3.14.3 |
Products include Apache Struts, Apache Struts2-Showcase.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1965?
Upgrade org.apache.struts:struts2-core to 2.3.14.3 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2013-1965 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1965 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Struts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whmq-v94q-34p9.