CVE-2013-1966

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲Weaponized

0.0

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 9.0(low)
EPSS: 99.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 10, 2013

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (8)

secalert@redhathttp://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-013.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60166
secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=967656
secalert@redhathttps://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-013
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-013.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60166
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=967656
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-013

Affected Packages

(2 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(2)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.struts:struts2-core	2.0.11 ... 2.3.8 (28 versions)	2.3.14.2	—
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core	2.2.1 ... 2.3.8 (15 versions)	2.3.14.2	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 6× in last 7d / 17× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25980✓ verified
First seen Jun 5, 2013
Apache Struts - includeParams Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/multi/http/struts_include_params✓ verified
First seen May 24, 2013
Apache Struts includeParams Remote Code Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2013-1966?

CVE-2013-1966 is a none vulnerability published on July 10, 2013. Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a crafted request that is not properly handled when using the includeParams attribute in the (1) URL or (2) A tag.

When was CVE-2013-1966 disclosed?

CVE-2013-1966 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 10, 2013, 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-2013-1966 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-1966 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2013-1966?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2013-1966, 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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