Apache Struts XML Validation Flaw (2.0.06.1.0) Fixed in 6.1.1
CVE-2025-68493 Published on January 11, 2026
Apache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-68493 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XXE Vulnerability?
The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
CVE-2025-68493 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-68493
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts:- Version 2.0.0 and below 2.2.1 is affected.
- Version 2.2.1, <= 6.1.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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