CVE-2013-2134

EXPLOITED

Apache Struts 2.0.0-2.3.14.2 - Remote Code Execution via OGNL Expression in Action Name

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2013-2134 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Jon Passki.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an OGNL expression injection vulnerability in Apache Struts, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating server-side objects via crafted URL parameters.

Description

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a request with a crafted action name that is not properly handled during wildcard matching, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2135.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Jon Passki · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38549

This exploit demonstrates an OGNL expression injection vulnerability in Apache Struts, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating server-side objects via crafted URL parameters.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.14.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Apache Struts application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-015.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60346
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201409-04.xml

Scores

EPSS 0.9094
EPSS Percentile 99.7%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2025-10-13
CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (3)
apache/struts 2.0.0 - 2.3.14.3
org.apache.struts/struts2-core 2.0.0 - 2.3.14.3Maven
org.apache.struts.xwork/xwork-core 2.0.0 - 2.3.14.3Maven
Published Jul 16, 2013
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026