CVE-2012-4387

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long parameter name, which is processed as an OGNL expression.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 92.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 5, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (14)

secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/50420
secalert@redhathttp://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-011.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55346
secalert@redhathttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78183
secalert@redhathttps://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3860
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/50420
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/2.x/docs/s2-011.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/4
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/01/5
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55346
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78183
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WW-3860

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core	2.2.1 ... 2.3.4 (9 versions)	2.3.4.1	—

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-4387?

CVE-2012-4387 is a none vulnerability published on September 5, 2012. Apache Struts 2.0.0 through 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long parameter name, which is processed as an OGNL expression.

When was CVE-2012-4387 disclosed?

CVE-2012-4387 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 5, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-4387 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-4387 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-4387?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-4387, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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