Is org.apache.struts:struts2-core affected by CVE-2025-68493?

Maven org.apache.struts:struts2-core is affected in >=2.0.0 =2.5.0 =6.0.0 <6.1.1.

Is CVE-2025-68493 being exploited?

Not on the CISA KEV list. EPSS exploit probability is 22.5%.

high

CVE-2025-68493

Q: Is CVE-2025-68493 being exploited?

Not on the CISA KEV list. EPSS exploit probability is 22.5%.

Maven · org.apache.struts:struts2-core • Maven · com.opensymphony:xwork • Maven · org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core

Summary

Apache Struts 2 is Missing XML Validation

Severity: high
EPSS: 22.5% (p97)
Also known as: GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7#com.opensymphony:xwork, GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7#org.apache.struts:struts2-core, GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7#org.apache.struts.xwork:xwork-core
Published: 2026-01-11

References

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