Vulnerability report

Exploited in the wild High confidence Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2025-68493

Apache Struts

Apache Struts · All versions (default: unaffected)

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Severity
CVSS 8.1 · High
Confidence
High
Exploit status
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
45.8%
First observed
—
Last observed
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Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

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What it is

CVE-2025-68493 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting Apache Struts. Missing XML Validation vulnerability in Apache Struts, Apache Struts. This issue affects Apache Struts: from 2.0.0 before 2.2.1; Apache...

Is it exploited?

Yes. Previdian tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is high. Also confirmed by third-party sources.

Who is affected?

Apache Struts all versions (default: unaffected).

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Missing XML Validation vulnerability in Apache Struts, Apache Struts

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.

Red Hat Unaffected
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 javapackages-tools:201801/google-guice
All versions (default: unaffected)
Red Hat Affected
Red Hat Fuse 7 struts2-core
All versions (default: affected)
Red Hat Unaffected
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 struts2-core
All versions (default: unaffected)
Red Hat Unaffected
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack struts2-core
All versions (default: unaffected)
Apache Software Foundation Affected
Apache Struts com.opensymphony:xwork
Before 2.2.1
Apache Software Foundation Affected
Through 6.1.0
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Published
11 Jan 2026
Exploitation Reported
20 Jul 2026
Attack vector
Remote
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required

Tags

apache nuclei_scanner

CVE References

Exploitation evidence

Why Previdian marks this CVE as exploited

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Exploited in the wild

The Shadowserver

Recorded 20 Jul 2026

A trusted third party reported exploitation.

Proof of concept available

Nuclei Templates

Recorded 01 Aug 2026

Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source Added
The Shadowserver First 2026-07-20 00:00 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets
User-Agents
Callback hosts
0
0
0

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Virtual patch status

No Previdian virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner Reference Detected
Nuclei https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2025/CVE-2025-68493.yaml 01 Aug 2026

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

8.1 High

Potential damage if exploited. Separate from whether attackers are using it.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS

45.8%

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. Previdian's warning comes from evidence, not this score.

Weaknesses

Missing XML Validation CWE-112 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference CWE-611

Recent mention · Daily CyberSecurity

Apache MINA Patches Critical Framework Vulnerabilities

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...

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Potential Proof of Concepts

These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

Apache Struts XWork - XML External Entity Injection

nuclei · Created Unknown

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

  1. 04:31 UTC

    Public PoC available

    Public proof-of-concept code published

  2. 04:31 UTC

    Nuclei template available

    Scanner coverage available

  3. 00:00 UTC

    Added to Previdian KEV Feed

    High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation

  4. 13:05 UTC

    CVE published

    Vulnerability disclosed publicly

  5. 06:50 UTC

    CVE ID reserved

    Identifier reserved by the CNA

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  "cve_id": "CVE-2025-68493",
  "confidence": "High",
  "cvss_score": 8.1,
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