GHSA-QCFC-HMRC-59X7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-11 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-16 19:10
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Summary
Apache Struts 2 is Missing XML Validation
Details

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.

Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-01-13T21:49:00Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-11T13:15:45Z",
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  "id": "GHSA-qcfc-hmrc-59x7",
  "modified": "2026-01-16T19:10:45Z",
  "published": "2026-01-11T15:31:59Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68493"
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      "url": "https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-069"
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