org.apache.struts:struts2-core Known Vulnerabilities & Fixes
org.apache.struts:struts2-core has 8 known security vulnerabilities in Maven (Java). Upgrade to version 6.4.0 or later to resolve all known issues. Data sourced from OSV, enriched with EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV.
Actively Exploited
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Recommended safe version: 6.4.0
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Active Exploitation Warning
One or more vulnerabilities in this package are known to be actively exploited in the wild. Immediate action is recommended.
Security Summary
- 16 affected version ranges have been identified across these 8 advisories.
- 100% of known issues have a published fixed version.
- Remediation: Update the org.apache.struts:struts2-core version in your pom.xml or build.gradle
Vulnerabilities
8 unique vulnerabilities — sorted by exploitation risk (KEV → EPSS → CVSS). Click a CVE/GHSA ID for full details. First disclosed May 4, 2022, most recently Jan 11, 2026 (1349 days apart).
| CVE / GHSA | Severity | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2012-0391 Apache Struts Remote Java Code Execution | CRITICAL | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+12 more) | 2.2.3.1 |
| CVE-2024-53677 Apache Struts file upload logic is flawed | CRITICAL | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+92 more) | 6.4.0 |
| CVE-2023-50164 Apache Struts vulnerable to path traversal | CRITICAL | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+90 more) | 2.5.33, 6.3.0.2 |
| CVE-2016-3082 Remote Code Execution in Apache Struts | CRITICAL | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+39 more) | 2.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1 |
| CVE-2016-3087 Apache Struts vulnerable to arbitrary remote code execution due to improper input validation | CRITICAL | 2.3.20, 2.3.20.1, 2.3.24, 2.3.24.1 (+1 more) | 2.3.20.3, 2.3.24.3, 2.3.28.1 |
| CVE-2016-4438 Arbitrary code execution in Apache Struts 2 | CRITICAL | 2.3.20, 2.3.20.1, 2.3.20.3, 2.3.24 (+4 more) | 2.3.29 |
| CVE-2016-4436 Apache Struts improper action name cleanup | CRITICAL | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+46 more) | 2.3.29, 2.5.1 |
| CVE-2025-68493 Apache Struts 2 is Missing XML Validation | HIGH | 2.0.11, 2.0.11.1, 2.0.11.2, 2.0.12 (+81 more) | 6.1.1 |
About This Data
Vulnerability data for org.apache.struts:struts2-core is sourced from the Open Source Vulnerability (OSV) database, aggregating reports from GitHub Advisory Database, NIST NVD, and ecosystem-specific sources.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scores reflect exploitability and impact. EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores indicate the probability of exploitation within the next 30 days. Vulnerabilities marked with are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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