CVE-2025-49125
CVE-2025-49125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-288.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18406
- Weakness: CWE-288
- Affected product: Apache Tomcat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. When using PreResources or PostResources mounted other than at the root of the web application, it was possible to access those resources via an unexpected path. That path was likely not to be protected by the same security constraints as the expected path, allowing those security constraints to be bypassed. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.41, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.105. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 through 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.8, 10.1.42 or 9.0.106, which fix the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-49125?
- Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. When using PreResources or PostResources mounted other than at the root of the web application, it was possible to access those resources via an unexpected path. That path was likely not to be protected by the same security constraints as the expected path, allowing those security constraints to be bypassed. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.41, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.105. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 through 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.8, 10.1.42 or 9.0.106, which fix the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2025-49125?
- CVE-2025-49125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-49125 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-49125?
- CVE-2025-49125 affects Apache Tomcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-49125?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2025-49125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-49125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18406.
- When was CVE-2025-49125 published?
- CVE-2025-49125 was published on 2025-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/m66cytbfrty9k7dc4cg6tl1czhsnbywk
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/16/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00009.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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