CVE-2013-1965 (GCVE-0-2013-1965)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2013-07-10 19:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 15:20
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Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Date Public
2013-05-27 00:00
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 5be5df4d-8298-4909-b111-d4abb30e4662

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2013-1965

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-06-01 07:33 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-06-01
Asserted: 2025-06-01
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: 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... | Affected: Apache / Struts | CVSS: 9.3 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title 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...
Vendor Apache
Product Struts
Added Date 2025-06-01T07:33:35.000Z
Cvss Score 9.3
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity HIGH
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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