CVE-2025-68493
High PUBLISHEDApache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jan 11, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 20, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
- 23.1%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
|
All versions (default: unaffected) |
Unaffected |
| Red Hat |
Red Hat Fuse 7
|
All versions (default: affected) |
Affected |
| Red Hat |
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8
|
All versions (default: unaffected) |
Unaffected |
| Red Hat |
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack
|
All versions (default: unaffected) |
Unaffected |
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache Struts
|
2.0.0 to < 2.2.1 |
Affected |
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache Struts
|
2.2.1 to <= 6.1.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Vendor Advisory — cwiki.apache.org cwiki.apache.org · Vendor Advisory https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-07-20 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-20 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing XML Validation
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Recent Mentions
Daily CyberSecurity · Jun 09, 2026
Severe Framework Infrastructure Exposures Discovered Developers must immediately update their network application systems. Recently, the open-source community discovered The post Apache MINA Patches Critical Framework Vulnerabilities appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. Related posts: CVE-2025-46295 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Apache Commons Text Flaw Risks Total Server Takeover The XML Trap: Critical Struts 2 Flaw CVE-2025-68493 Exposes Data Apache MINA Fixes Critical RCE Vulnerabilities
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 2 days ago00:00 UTC · 2 days ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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13:05 UTC 6 months ago13:05 UTC · 6 months ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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06:50 UTC 7 months ago06:50 UTC · 7 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2025-68493
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2025-68493",
"title": "Apache Struts, Apache Struts: XXE vulnerability in outdated XWork component",
"affected_vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
"affected_product": "Apache Struts",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.1,
"epss_score": 0.23054,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}