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CVE-2012-0392

The CookieInterceptor component in Apache Struts before 2.3.1.1 does not use the parameter-name whitelist, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP Cookie header that triggers Java code execution through a static method.

Severity
Medium 6.8
Published
8 Jan 2012
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
2.3.1
Exploit chance
98% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache StrutsServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:struts
  • From 2.0.0 before 2.3.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0392
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-0392