CVE-2025-68493
High
Description
Missing XML Validation vulnerability in Apache Struts, Apache Struts. This issue affects Apache Struts: from 2.0.0 before 2.2.1; Apache Struts: from 2.2.1 through 6.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.1, which fixes the issue.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Struts
PublishedJan 11, 2026
First seenJan 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- apache struts6.1.1 or later
- org.apache.struts:struts2-core6.1.1 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache struts | 2.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.3.37, 2.5.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.5.33, 6.0.0 ≤ v < 6.1.1 | 6.1.1 |
| org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | 2.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.3.37, 2.5.0 ≤ v ≤ 2.5.33, 6.0.0 ≤ v < 6.1.1 | 6.1.1 |
| com.opensymphony:xworkMaven | 2.0.0 ≤ v | — |
| org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMaven | 2.2.1 ≤ v | — |
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