CVE-2025-68493
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Publication date: 2026-01-11

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

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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Published
2026-01-11
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-68493
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apache struts From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.3.37 (inc)
apache struts From 2.5.0 (inc) to 2.5.33 (inc)
apache struts From 6.0.0 (inc) to 6.1.1 (exc)
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CWE-611 The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
CWE-112 The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing XML Validation issue in Apache Struts. It affects versions from 2.0.0 before 2.2.1 and from 2.2.1 through 6.1.0. The problem arises because the software does not properly validate XML input, which can lead to security risks.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could include potential security risks such as unauthorized access, data manipulation, or other attacks that exploit the lack of XML validation. Users are advised to upgrade to version 6.1.1 to fix the issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade Apache Struts to version 6.1.1, which fixes the Missing XML Validation vulnerability.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows for data disclosure, denial of service, and server-side request forgery due to improper XML validation. This can lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Therefore, organizations using affected versions of Apache Struts could face compliance risks if the vulnerability is exploited. [1]

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the version of Apache Struts in use to see if it falls within the affected versions (2.0.0 through 2.3.37, 2.5.0 through 2.5.33, and 6.0.0 through 6.1.0). Additionally, detection can involve testing for XML External Entity (XXE) processing by sending crafted XML payloads that include external entities to the application and observing if the server processes them, which indicates the vulnerability. While no specific commands are provided, you can use tools like curl or custom scripts to send malicious XML payloads to the Struts application endpoints. For example, using curl to POST an XML payload containing an external entity to the vulnerable endpoint may help detect the issue. It is also recommended to verify if mitigation settings are applied, such as JVM properties disabling external entity processing. Upgrading to Apache Struts version 6.1.1 or later is the recommended fix. [1]

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