CVE-2025-68493
Apache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 11, 2026, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Struts to version 6.1.1 or later.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-68493 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-68493.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069 | Vendor Advisory Mailing List |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-68493 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-68493
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-68493 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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hackread.com
Years-Old Vulnerable Apache Struts 2 Versions See 387K Weekly Downloads
It turns out that even in the world of software, ‘old’ doesn’t mean ‘gone.’ In a report shared with Hackread.com, cybersecurity researchers at Sonatype revealed a massive spike in downloads of long-ou ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Critical Apache Struts 2 Vulnerability Allow Attackers to Steal Sensitive Data
A critical XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Struts 2, potentially exposing millions of applications to data theft and server compromise. The vulnerabilit ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CVE-2025-68637: Critical Apache Uniffle Flaw Exposes Clusters to Eavesdropping
A high-severity vulnerability has been unearthed in Apache Uniffle, the remote shuffle service that powers data movement for massive distributed computing engines. Tracked as CVE-2025-68637, the flaw ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-68493 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-611 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (including) 2.3.37 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.5.0 up to (including) 2.5.33 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.1.1 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069 Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Jan. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CWE CWE-112 Added Reference https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069