ClassLoader manipulation in Apache Struts
The ParametersInterceptor in Apache Struts before 2.3.16.2 allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader via the class parameter, which is passed to the getClass method.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >= 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2 | 2.3.16.2 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core | >= 2.0.0, < 2.3.16.2 | 2.3.16.2 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0094
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/2e2da292166adbc78c4cb1e308b30ddb4fba6d3f
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/6315241719be167542962da436b38782ed730c62
- https://github.com/apache/struts
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN19294237/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000045
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.html
- http://struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-020.html
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676706
- http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-350733.htm
- http://www.konakart.com/downloads/ver-7-3-0-0-whats-new
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0007.html
- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.struts:struts2-core, org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core- Disclosed
- 14.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vrwc-qjmw-5rjm - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 16
- First → latest
- 05.2022 01.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 1
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 9
- Medium 6
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 15
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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