CVE-2013-2248

NUCLEI

Apache Struts 2.0.0-2.3.15 - Open Redirect via redirect: or redirectAction: Prefix

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2013-2248. PoCs published by Takeshi Terada. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes an open-redirection vulnerability in Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.15.1. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by crafting URIs with malicious redirect parameters.

Description

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.15 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a parameter using the (1) redirect: or (2) redirectAction: prefix.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Takeshi Terada · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38666

The provided text describes an open-redirection vulnerability in Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.15.1. It includes example URLs demonstrating how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by crafting URIs with malicious redirect parameters.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Struts 2.0.0 to 2.3.15
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim interaction required to follow a crafted URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Apache Struts - Multiple Open Redirection Vulnerabilities
MEDIUMby 0x_Akoko
Shodan: http.html:"apache struts" || http.title:"struts2 showcase" || http.html:"struts problem report"
FOFA: body="struts problem report" || title="struts2 showcase" || body="apache struts"

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758

Scores

EPSS 0.9195
EPSS Percentile 99.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (45)
apache/struts 2.0.0
apache/struts 2.0.1
apache/struts 2.0.2
apache/struts 2.0.3
apache/struts 2.0.4
apache/struts 2.0.5
apache/struts 2.0.6
apache/struts 2.0.7
apache/struts 2.0.8
apache/struts 2.0.9
... and 35 more
Published Jul 20, 2013
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026