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Apache Struts 2.x <= 2.3.37 / 2.5.x <= 2.5.33 / 6.x < 6.1.1 XML External Entity Injection in XWork (S2-069)

high Nessus Plugin ID 290256

Synopsis

The Apache Struts install on the remote host is affected by an XML external entity injection vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apache Struts installed on the remote host is 2.0.0 through 2.3.37, 2.5.0 through 2.5.33, or 6.x prior to 6.1.1. It is, therefore, affected by an XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in the XWork component:

 - Missing XML Validation vulnerability in Apache Struts, Apache Struts. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.1, which fixes the issue. (CVE-2025-68493)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Struts version 6.1.1 or later.

See Also

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 290256

File Name: struts_S2-069.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 1/16/2026

Updated: 1/16/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-68493

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:struts

Patch Publication Date: 1/11/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/11/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-68493