CVE-2021-25329
CVE-2021-25329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Tomcat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The fix for CVE-2020-9484 was incomplete. When using Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.0, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.41, 8.5.0 to 8.5.61 or 7.0.0. to 7.0.107 with a configuration edge case that was highly unlikely to be used, the Tomcat instance was still vulnerable to CVE-2020-9494. Note that both the previously published prerequisites for CVE-2020-9484 and the previously published mitigations for CVE-2020-9484 also apply to this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25329?
- The fix for CVE-2020-9484 was incomplete. When using Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.0, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.41, 8.5.0 to 8.5.61 or 7.0.0. to 7.0.107 with a configuration edge case that was highly unlikely to be used, the Tomcat instance was still vulnerable to CVE-2020-9494. Note that both the previously published prerequisites for CVE-2020-9484 and the previously published mitigations for CVE-2020-9484 also apply to this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2021-25329?
- CVE-2021-25329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-25329 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25329?
- CVE-2021-25329 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 58 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25329?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-25329 published?
- CVE-2021-25329 was published on 2021-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/01/2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r11ce01e8a4c7269b88f88212f21830edf73558997ac7744f37769b77%40%3Cusers.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r732b2ca289dc02df2de820e8775559abd6c207f159e39f559547a085%40%3Cusers.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8a2ac0e476dbfc1e6440b09dcc782d444ad635d6da26f0284725a5dc%40%3Cusers.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb51ccd58b2152fc75125b2406fc93e04ca9d34e737263faa6ff0f41f%40%3Cusers.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6d5d57b114678d8898005faef31e9fd6d7c981fcc4ccfc3bc272fc9%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfe62fbf9d4c314f166fe8c668e50e5d9dd882a99447f26f0367474bf%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfe62fbf9d4c314f166fe8c668e50e5d9dd882a99447f26f0367474bf%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfe62fbf9d4c314f166fe8c668e50e5d9dd882a99447f26f0367474bf%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfe62fbf9d4c314f166fe8c668e50e5d9dd882a99447f26f0367474bf%40%3Cusers.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00018.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-34
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0002/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4891
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
Affected products (58)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone15:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone16:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone17:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone18:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone21:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone22:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone24:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone25:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone26:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone27:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:10.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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