These are the notes for the Struts 2.2.1 distribution.
For prior notes in this release series, see Version Notes 2.1.8.1
- If you are a Maven user, you might want to get started using the Maven Archetype.
- Another quick-start entry point is the blank application. Rename and deploy the WAR as a starting point for your own development.
Maven Dependency
<dependency> <groupId>org.apache.struts</groupId> <artifactId>struts2-core</artifactId> <version>2.2.1</version> </dependency>
Snapshot Repository
<repositories>
<repository>
<id>apache.nexus</id>
<name>ASF Nexus Staging</name>
<url>https://repository.apache.org/content/groups/staging/</url>
</repository>
</repositories>
Internal Changes
- XWork was moved to ASF and it's a part of Struts 2 now. With this release the new XWork 2.2.0 is also available! In the future version, the XWork will be merged into Struts 2.
- XWork Maven artifact is now under <groupId>org.apache.struts.xwork</groupId> - it's Nexus requirement
- The XWork is using the latest OGNL version 3.0, the OGNL source code repository is hosted at Github
- Javassist dependency was excluded in OGNL, you must remember to include it, except when you are lunching an application on JBoss server
- Resolved critical XWork vulnerability, for more details please read CVE-2010-1870: Struts2/XWork remote command execution
- All the example applications (excluding jboss-blank) are including Javassist dependency
- The new jboss-blank example application was created to be used with JBoss server - it's excludes Javassist library as such library is already provided with a JBoss server
- New Freemarker cache options added that should significant improve efficiency during tag rendering - WW-3467, you can read more here Freemarker
Issue Detail
- JIRA Release Notes 2.2.1 regarding Struts 2
- JIRA Release Notes 2.2.1 regarding XWork 2
Issue List
- Struts 2.2.1 DONE
- XWork 2.2.1 DONE - please be aware that not all issues were moved from OpenSymphony.com to ASF JIRA
- Struts 2.2.2 TODO
- XWork 2.2.2 TODO