CVE-2011-3923 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Apache Struts versions prior to 2.3.1.2, as well as related products like Apache JBoss Enterprise Web Server and Red Hat Struts. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass security in the ParameterInterceptor class and execute arbitrary commands with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, including a Metasploit module, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community attention and media coverage, indicating its widespread recognition and potential for exploitation. Despite its age, its high EPSS score and FAUCET Risk Score of 100/100 suggest it remains a significant threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_server:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.