Announcements 2026

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27 April 2026 - Apache Struts version 6.9.0 General Availability

The Apache Struts group is pleased to announce that Apache Struts version 6.9.0 is available as a “General Availability” release. The GA designation is our highest quality grade.

The Apache Struts is an elegant, extensible framework for creating enterprise-ready Java web applications. The framework has been designed to streamline the full development cycle, from building, to deploying, to maintaining applications over time.

Please read the Version Notes to find more details about performed bug fixes and improvements.

All developers are strongly advised to perform this upgrade.

The 6.x series of the Apache Struts framework has a minimum requirement of the following specification versions: Servlet API 3.1, JSP API 2.1, and Java 8.

Should any issues arise with your use of any version of the Struts framework, please post your comments to the user list, and, if appropriate, file a tracking ticket.

You can download this version from our download page.

11 January 2026 - CVE-2025-68493: XXE vulnerability in XWork component

The Apache Struts group recommends upgrading to at least Apache Struts version 6.1.1 to mitigate potential security vulnerability.

Please read the Security Bulletin S2-069 to find more details about this security vulnerability

All developers are strongly advised to perform this upgrade.

You can download the latest version from our download page.

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