CVE-2025-68493
- Published: 2026-01-11T13:15:45.610
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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No related CWE found.
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How to fix CVE-2025-68493
CVE-2025-68493 is a unknown severity vulnerability affecting the affected product.
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. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorNo vendor taxonomy on this entry.Recently Exploited Similar VulnerabilitiesNo recent […]
Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public
How to Fix:
- Check if you're running the affected product
- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access
- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)
- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
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. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorNo vendor taxonomy on this entry.Recently Exploited Similar VulnerabilitiesNo recent […]
Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public
How to Fix:
1 Identify affected systems
- Check if you're running the affected product
2 Immediate actions
- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access
3 Verification
- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)
4 Long-term prevention
- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
Exploit Difficulty Assessment
HARD
Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
Public Exploits: Rare or not public
Vulnerability Timeline
Jan 11, 2026
Vulnerability Published
CVE details first published to NVD database
Jan 11, 2026
Imported to Database
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Detection Rules & IOCs
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No vendor/product data available.