CVE-2012-0391: in the CISA KEV catalogue
Apache Struts 2 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability. CISA added CVE-2012-0391 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 2022-01-21 with a default due date of 2022-07-21. Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown. Forensic triage flag: No.
The ExceptionDelegator component in Apache Struts 2 before 2.2.3.1 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. (CISA description)
- Vendor / product
- Apache Struts 2
- CWE
- CWE-20
- CISA required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- EPSS
- 76%, percentile 99 (scored 2026-11-03)
EPSS puts about 76 in 100 odds (76%) on exploitation activity being observed in the next 30 days. Its score is higher than or equal to that of 99% of scored CVEs. This is a model estimate about exploitation anywhere, not about your environment.
Vendor and reference links (from CISA)
Your own deadline under CISA BOD 26-04 depends on exposure, automatability and technical impact: work it out with the BOD 26-04 calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2012-0391 in the CISA KEV catalogue?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2012-0391 (Apache Struts 2 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability) to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 2022-01-21. CISA's default due date for it is 2022-07-21.
Is CVE-2012-0391 used in ransomware attacks?
CISA marks known ransomware campaign use as Unknown for CVE-2012-0391. That means CISA lacks confirmation, not that ransomware groups do not use it.
What should I do about CVE-2012-0391?
CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Sources
- CISA, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (accessed 2026-11-03)
- FIRST, Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) (EPSS by FIRST; scores generated by Empirical Security)
- NVD record for CVE-2012-0391