CVE-2013-2251

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 v3.1

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v3.1

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v3.1

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H

CVSS v2.0

9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 100th percentile

CISA KEV

added 2022-03-25

Nuclei

critical · CWE-20

Published

2013-07-18

Updated

2025-10-22

Proof-of-concept exploits (5)

• http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2014010087
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159629/Apache-Struts-2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
• fadelmuharam/s2-0161★ · 2022-12-12
• felixsta/hack_tips0★ · 2026-01-27
• nth347/CVE-2013-22510★ · 2023-08-04

Nuclei templates (1)

• projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2013/CVE-2013-2251.yaml

Metasploit modules (1)

• rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/struts_default_action…

ExploitDB entries (2)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44583
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27135

Exploit collections (1)

• zan8in/afrog/blob/main/pocs/afrog-pocs/CVE/2013/CVE-2013-2251.yaml

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2018-12636
• CVE-2018-20148
• CVE-2018-3810
• CVE-2019-9621
• CVE-2019-9670
• CVE-2020-17530