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Apache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

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 small impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
LOW

Weakness Types

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.

Missing XML Validation

The software accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema. Most successful attacks begin with a violation of the programmer's assumptions. By accepting an XML document without validating it against a DTD or XML schema, the programmer leaves a door open for attackers to provide unexpected, unreasonable, or malicious input.


Products Associated with CVE-2025-68493

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Apache Struts
 
Red Hat Jboss Fuse
 
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
 
Red Hat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform
 
Red Hat Jbosseapxp
 

Affected Versions

Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts: Apache Software Foundation Apache Struts: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8: Red Hat Fuse 7: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
23.05%
Percentile
97.48%

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