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CVE-2012-1592 describes a Struts-related local code execution issue tied to malformed XSLT file handling. The source bundle says a malicious user could upload and execute arbitrary files. Severity, CVSS, and confirmed fixed versions are not provided, so urgency depends on whether exposed systems accept untrusted XSLT or file uploads. Most likely exposure is legacy Java applications using the listed Debian libstruts1.2-java package and allowing untrusted users to upload files that may be processed as XSLT. Internet exposure is not established by the bundle. Treat as a legacy exposure question rather than a confirmed emergency. Prioritize systems with user file uploads and old Struts packages, especially where applications can write executable content or process XSLT from users. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java applications using libstruts1.2-java or Struts XSLT processing.; Check Debian, Red Hat, and Apache guidance for fixed or unaffected versions.; Restrict untrusted XSLT and file uploads until vendor guidance is confirmed..
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- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1592CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1592CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1592CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [struts-issues] 20200122 [jira] [Created] (WW-5055) Fix for security vulnerability CVE-2012-1592 identified in the National Vulnerability DatabaseCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [struts-issues] 20200123 [jira] [Closed] (WW-5055) Fix for security vulnerability CVE-2012-1592 identified in the National Vulnerability DatabaseCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [struts-issues] 20200903 [jira] [Commented] (WW-5055) Fix for security vulnerability CVE-2012-1592 identified in the National Vulnerability DatabaseCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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