CVE-2025-68493

Name: CVE-2025-68493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-11T13:15:45.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 22.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-68493 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 22.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

22.48%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.37
Apache	Struts	>= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.33
Apache	Struts	>= 6.0.0, < 6.1.1

References

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/11/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68493?

How severe is CVE-2025-68493?

CVE-2025-68493 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-68493?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST