CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
28.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A local code execution issue exists in Apache Struts2 when processing malformed XSLT files, which could let a malicious user upload and execute arbitrary files.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-05
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-37009
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2012-1592?
A local code execution issue exists in Apache Struts2 when processing malformed XSLT files, which could let a malicious user upload and execute arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2012-1592 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2012-1592 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 28.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-1592?
CVE-2012-1592 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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