High severityOSV Advisory· Published Jan 11, 2026· Updated Mar 11, 2026
Apache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component
CVE-2025-68493
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.37 | — |
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.33 | — |
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven | >= 6.0.0, < 6.1.1 | 6.1.1 |
com.opensymphony:xworkMaven | >= 2.0.0 | — |
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-coreMaven | >= 2.2.1 | — |
Affected products
4- ghsa-coords3 versionspkg:maven/com.opensymphony/xworkpkg:maven/org.apache.struts/struts2-corepkg:maven/org.apache.struts.xwork/xwork-core
>= 2.0.0+ 2 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.0.0
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.37
- (no CPE)range: >= 2.2.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68493ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2ghsaWEB
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