Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.struts/struts-core
PACKAGECVE-2012-1007 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Withdrawn Advisory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache struts xss. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.
pkg:maven/org.apache.struts/struts-core
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.struts/struts-core. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-9848-v244-962p | CVE-2012-1007 | MODERATE | Withdrawn Advisory: Apache Struts XSS |
| GHSA-4g42-gqrg-4633 | CVE-2023-34396 | HIGH | Apache Struts vulnerable to memory exhaustion |
| GHSA-5ggr-mpgw-3mgx | CVE-2016-1182 | HIGH | Improper Input Validation in Apache Struts |
| GHSA-7jw3-5q4w-89qg | CVE-2016-1181 | HIGH | Improper Input Validation in Apache Struts |
| GHSA-cvvx-r33m-v7pq | CVE-2015-0899 | HIGH | Improper Input Validation in Apache Struts |
| GHSA-9cjh-qmvx-436c | CVE-2005-3745 | MODERATE | Apache Struts Cross-site scripting Vulnerability |
CVE-2012-1007 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2012-1007
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Withdrawn Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
<artifactId>struts-core</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>struts</groupId>
<artifactId>struts</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.strutsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-1007, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.strutsAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Withdrawn Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Withdrawn Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2012-1007 Affected Withdrawn Advisory Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
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org.apache.struts:struts-core
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Maven |
≤ 1.3.10
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struts:struts
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Maven |
≤ 1.3.10
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References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-9848-v244-962p",
"modified" : "2026-05-14T13:03:54Z",
"published" : "2022-05-14T02:21:24Z",
"withdrawn" : "2026-05-14T13:03:54Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2012-1007" ],
"summary" : "Withdrawn Advisory: Apache Struts XSS",
"details" : "### Withdrawn Advisory\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it was deemed invalid. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n### Original Description\nMultiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 1.3.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the name parameter to struts-examples/upload/upload-submit.do, or the message parameter to (2) `struts-cookbook/processSimple.do` or (3) `struts-cookbook/processDyna.do`.",
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"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1007"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73052"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
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"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2022-11-03T21:09:51Z",
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}
}