How severe is CVE-2012-1006?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2012-1006 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2012-1006?

CVE-2012-1006 affects the following packages: org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (Maven), org.apache.struts:struts2-parent (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1006?

Update org.apache.struts:struts2-parent to 2.1.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2012-1006 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2012-1006 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.struts:struts2-parent, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2012-1006 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2012-1006 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2012-1006, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2012-1006?

CVE-2012-1006 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 56.6%, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1006?

CVE-2012-1006 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2012-1006 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2012-1006 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on December 6, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2012-1006 — struts2-parent

CVE-2012-1006 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.apache.struts:struts2-parent. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.struts:struts2-parent — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Apache Struts Multiple Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Dec 6, 2024

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 4, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

56.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs99th percentile — riskier than 99% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.struts:struts2-parent☕org.apache.struts:struts2-parent

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action, or the (3) clientName parameter to struts2-rest-showcase/orders.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.struts:struts2-parent`	all versions	2.1.2`org.apache.struts:struts2-parent:2.1.2`
☕Maven	`org.apache.struts:struts2-parent`	≥ 2.2&&< 2.2.3.1	2.2.3.1`org.apache.struts:struts2-parent:2.2.3.1`

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

strutsapache

2 versions

2.0.142.2.3

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-18452webappsmultiple

Apache Struts - Multiple Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

by SecPod Research · Feb 2, 2012

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.struts:struts2-parent, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.struts:struts2-parent to 2.1.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2012-1006 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2.0.14 and 2.2.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name or (2) lastName parameter to `struts2-showcase/person/editPerson.action`, or the (3) clientName parameter to `struts2-rest-showcase/orders`.

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