How severe is CVE-2025-68493?

CVE-2025-68493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-68493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-68493?

CVE-2025-68493 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-68493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-68493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-68493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1898.

When was CVE-2025-68493 published?

CVE-2025-68493 was published on 2026-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2025-68493

CVE-2025-68493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1898
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Apache Struts
Published: 2026-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-30

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-68493?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-68493?: CVE-2025-68493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-68493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-68493?: CVE-2025-68493 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-68493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-68493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1898.
When was CVE-2025-68493 published?: CVE-2025-68493 was published on 2026-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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