CVE-2013-2248
Open redirect in Apache Struts
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
5.8
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.
- Record
CVE-2013-2248- CVSS 2.0
- 5.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2013-2248- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-5213 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2022-5213- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rpj9-r897-wc6q No score
Open redirect in Apache Struts
The Struts 2 DefaultActionMapper used to support a method for short-circuit navigation state changes by prefixing parameters with "redirect:" or "redirectAction:", followed by a desired redirect target expression. This mechanism was intended to help with attaching navigational information to buttons within forms. Attackers could use this to redirect to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks.
In Struts 2 before 2.3.15.1 the information following "redirect:" or "redirectAction:" can easily be manipulated to redirect to an arbitrary location.
- Record
GHSA-rpj9-r897-wc6q- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-rpj9-r897-wc6q No score
Open redirect in Apache Struts
The Struts 2 DefaultActionMapper used to support a method for short-circuit navigation state changes by prefixing parameters with "redirect:" or "redirectAction:", followed by a desired redirect target expression. This mechanism was intended to help with attaching navigational information to buttons within forms. Attackers could use this to redirect to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks.
In Struts 2 before 2.3.15.1 the information following "redirect:" or "redirectAction:" can easily be manipulated to redirect to an arbitrary location.
- Record
GHSA-rpj9-r897-wc6q- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven |
before 2.3.15.1 | 2.3.15.1 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven |
before 2.3.15.1, plus listed versions 2.0.112.0.11.12.0.11.22.0.122.0.14 Show 26 moreShow less2.0.52.0.62.0.82.0.92.1.22.1.62.1.82.1.8.12.2.12.2.1.12.2.32.2.3.12.3.12.3.1.12.3.1.22.3.122.3.142.3.14.12.3.14.22.3.14.32.3.152.3.32.3.42.3.4.12.3.72.3.8 |
2.3.15.1 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Apache Struts 2.2.3 - Multiple Open Redirections | 2013-07-16 |
| Nuclei | Apache Struts - Multiple Open Redirection Vulnerabilities |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Nuclei, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2013-2248 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.8) in Apache Struts, published July 18, 2013. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 94.7%, the 99th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.15.1.
References
fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-bpm-analytics-201301e.html
struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-017.html
oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
securityfocus.com/bid/61196
securityfocus.com/bid/64758
oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html