CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0094.
CVE-2014-0113
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 7.5 — v2 rates that HIGH (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:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. 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 77.8% 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 78%
- 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)
- 7.5HIGHNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 7.5(low)
- EG Risk
- 69(Track)EG Risk 69/100SSVC: 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 computedSeverity75% × 45%Exploitation78% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 78%
- EPSS %ILE
- 100%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
April 29, 2014
Last Modified
May 6, 2026
References (10)
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/59178
- secalert@redhathttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706
- secalert@redhathttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threaded
- secalert@redhathttps://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-021
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/59178
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531952/100/0/threaded
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-021
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 (38 versions) | 2.3.20 | — |
Data Freshness Timeline
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- 2026-07-26 13:49 UTCEG score recompute▲ 7.50
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)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-33142✓ verifiedFirst seen May 2, 2014
Apache Struts - ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
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