CVE-2025-68493: Struts2 core Apache Struts 2 Is Missing Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2025-68493 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) apache struts 2 is missing vulnerability (CWE-112: Missing XML Validation) affecting Struts2 core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache struts 2 is missing xml validation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.1.1.
CVE-2025-68493 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.1
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2025-68493
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Struts2 core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
<artifactId>struts2-core</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
<artifactId>struts2-core</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId>
<artifactId>struts2-core</artifactId>
<version>6.1.1</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.opensymphony</groupId>
<artifactId>xwork</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.struts.xwork</groupId>
<artifactId>xwork-core</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.strutsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-68493, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.strutsAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Struts2 core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.1.1), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.struts command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-112: Missing XML Validation, where the product accepts xml from an untrusted source but does not validate the xml against the proper schema. In Struts2 core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2025-68493 Affected Struts2 core Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.0
≤ 2.3.37
|
|
|
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
|
Maven |
≥ 2.5.0
≤ 2.5.33
|
|
|
org.apache.struts:struts2-core
|
Maven |
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.1.1
|
6.1.1
|
|
com.opensymphony:xwork
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.0
|
|
|
org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
|
Maven |
≥ 2.2.1
|
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7",
"modified" : "2026-01-16T19:10:45Z",
"published" : "2026-01-11T15:31:59Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-68493" ],
"summary" : "Apache Struts 2 is Missing XML Validation",
"details" : "Missing XML Validation vulnerability in Apache Struts, Apache Struts.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Struts: from 2.0.0 before 2.2.1; Apache Struts: from 2.2.1 through 6.1.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.1, which fixes the issue.",
"severity" : [ {
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"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H"
} ],
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},
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"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68493"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/struts"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-112", "CWE-611" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2026-01-13T21:49:00Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2026-01-11T13:15:45Z"
}
}