CVE-2025-24813
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
Path Equivalence: 'file.Name' (Internal Dot) leading to Remote Code Execution and/or Information disclosure and/or malicious content added to uploaded files via write enabled Default Servlet in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.2, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.34, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.98. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 though 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected. If all of the following were true, a malicious user was able to view security sensitive files and/or inject content into those files: - writes enabled for the default servlet (disabled by default) - support for partial PUT (enabled by default) - a target URL for security sensitive uploads that was a sub-directory of a target URL for public uploads - attacker knowledge of the names of security sensitive files being uploaded - the security sensitive files also being uploaded via partial PUT If all of the following were true, a malicious user was able to perform remote code execution: - writes enabled for the default servlet (disabled by default) - support for partial PUT (enabled by default) - application was using Tomcat's file based session persistence with the default storage location - application included a library that may be leveraged in a deserialization attack Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.3, 10.1.35 or 9.0.99, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Apache Tomcat Path Equivalence Vulnerability
Apache Tomcat contains a path equivalence vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code, disclose information, or inject malicious content via a partial PUT request.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-04-22
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/j5fkjv2k477os90nczf2v9l61fb0kkgq
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/10/5
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/04/msg00003.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250321-0001/
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24813-detect-apache-tomcat-rce
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24813-mitigate-apache-tomcat-rce
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24813-tomcat-detect-vulnerability
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24813-tomcat-mitigation-vulnerability
- https://github.com/absholi7ly/POC-CVE-2025-24813/blob/main/README.md
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24813
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Start freeThis product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-23.