XXE in Apache Struts
CVE-2025-68493
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 class: XXE (XML External Entity)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.458 (98.8th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 99th percentile — 98.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.433 · newest: 0.458 · change: +0.025
Affected products
- Apache Struts
- Apache Software Foundation Struts — versions 2.0.0, 2.2.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069 (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-68493?
- CVE-2025-68493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-01-11.
- How severe is CVE-2025-68493?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-68493 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.