CVE-2025-23048
CVE-2025-23048 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21018
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In some mod_ssl configurations on Apache HTTP Server 2.4.35 through to 2.4.63, an access control bypass by trusted clients is possible using TLS 1.3 session resumption. Configurations are affected when mod_ssl is configured for multiple virtual hosts, with each restricted to a different set of trusted client certificates (for example with a different SSLCACertificateFile/Path setting). In such a case, a client trusted to access one virtual host may be able to access another virtual host, if SSLStrictSNIVHostCheck is not enabled in either virtual host.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-23048?
- In some mod_ssl configurations on Apache HTTP Server 2.4.35 through to 2.4.63, an access control bypass by trusted clients is possible using TLS 1.3 session resumption. Configurations are affected when mod_ssl is configured for multiple virtual hosts, with each restricted to a different set of trusted client certificates (for example with a different SSLCACertificateFile/Path setting). In such a case, a client trusted to access one virtual host may be able to access another virtual host, if SSLStrictSNIVHostCheck is not enabled in either virtual host.
- How severe is CVE-2025-23048?
- CVE-2025-23048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-23048 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-23048?
- CVE-2025-23048 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-23048?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-23048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-23048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21018.
- When was CVE-2025-23048 published?
- CVE-2025-23048 was published on 2025-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/10/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/10/8
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00009.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 37.120.213.13 (ipv4-addr)
- 50.255.62.89 (ipv4-addr)
- 77.90.185.88 (ipv4-addr)
- 77.90.185.87 (ipv4-addr)
- 74.87.117.150 (ipv4-addr)
- 49.0.24.107 (ipv4-addr)
- 46.253.45.10 (ipv4-addr)
- 46.101.216.224 (ipv4-addr)