Is CVE-2013-2251 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-2251 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2251?

CVE-2013-2251 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2013-2251?

Patch guidance is available from apache security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2013-2251.

Fix CVE-2013-2251 - CRITICAL apache archiva

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2013-2251?

15 products: apache archiva, apache archiva, apache archiva, apache struts, fujitsu interstage business process manager analytics, and 10 more.

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-74 CWE-74

Metadata

Primary Vendor: APACHE
Published: 7/20/2013
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

apache : archivaapache : archivaapache : archivaapache : strutsfujitsu : interstage_business_process_manager_analyticsfujitsu : interstage_business_process_manager_analyticsfujitsu : gp7000f_firmwarefujitsu : primepower_firmwarefujitsu : gp-s_firmwarefujitsu : primergy_firmwarefujitsu : gp5000_firmwarefujitsu : sparc_firmwareoracle : siebel_apps_-_e-billingoracle : siebel_apps_-_e-billingoracle : siebel_apps_-_e-billing

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD