CVE-2025-68493: Apache Struts 2 is Missing XML Validation

January 11, 2026 (updated January 16, 2026)

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.

References

cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069
github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7
github.com/apache/struts
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68493

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