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.
CVE-2013-2248
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 5.8 — v2 rates that MEDIUM (v2 bands: LOW 0.0–3.9 / MEDIUM 4.0–6.9 / HIGH 7.0–10.0; v2 has no CRITICAL band). Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. CVSS v2 is an older, coarser metric than v3.1/v4.0 (no Scope, no User Interaction, no Attack Requirements), so it is not directly comparable to a v3 or v4 score. NVD has never re-scored this record under v3. EPSS predicts 94.7% exploitation probability in the next 30 days, which is reflected in EG Risk but does not lift the v2 base. Confidence: LOW.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 95%
- Public exploit code is available (Exploit-DB (verified), epss top5pct, epss high, public exploit)
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v2.0 (legacy)
- 5.8MEDIUMNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 5.8(low)
- EG Risk
- 68(Track)EG Risk 68/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity58% × 45%Exploitation95% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 95%
- EPSS %ILE
- 100%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 20, 2013
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (12)
- secalert@redhathttp://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61196
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.struts:struts2-core | 2.0.11 ... 2.3.8 (31 versions) | 2.3.15.1 | — |
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-38666✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 16, 2013
Apache Struts 2.2.3 - Multiple Open Redirections
Open source ↗ - Nucleihttp/cves/2013/CVE-2013-2248.yamlFirst seen Jan 1, 2013
Apache Struts - Multiple Open Redirection Vulnerabilities
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