CVE-2025-64408
CVE-2025-64408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Causeway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198152
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Apache Causeway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Causeway faces Java deserialization vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (RCE) through user-controllable URL parameters. These vulnerabilities affect all applications using Causeway's ViewModel functionality and can be exploited by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with application privileges. This issue affects all current versions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.0, which fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-64408?
- Apache Causeway faces Java deserialization vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (RCE) through user-controllable URL parameters. These vulnerabilities affect all applications using Causeway's ViewModel functionality and can be exploited by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with application privileges. This issue affects all current versions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.0, which fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2025-64408?
- CVE-2025-64408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-64408 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-2025-64408?
- CVE-2025-64408 primarily affects Apache Causeway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-64408?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-64408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-64408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198152.
- When was CVE-2025-64408 published?
- CVE-2025-64408 was published on 2025-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rjlg4spqhmgy1xgq9wq5h2tfnq4pm70b
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/19/1
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:causeway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:causeway:4.0.0:m1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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