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CVE-2025-24813: Apache Tomcat · Path Equivalence: 'file.name'

Affects Apache TomcatSource CVE Database V5

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Exploited in the wild · KEV due 22 Apr 2025 · public exploit available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB) · 99% EPSS : apply the vendor's fix or mitigations to Apache Tomcat now.

Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 22:57 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
10.0Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
KEV deadline
 US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else. Other KEV due dates
EPSS
99.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 10 Mar 2025

  2. Exploited in the wild: evidence found.

    Listed in CISA KEV 22 days after disclosure

  3. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

Timeline

  1. CVE ID reserved

    by Apache Software Foundation

    , 45 days before disclosure

  2. CVE published

    on cve.org

    , t = 0

  3. , 22 days after disclosure

  4. First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)

    Apache Tomcat 11.0.3 - Remote Code Execution

    , 28 days after disclosure

  5. KEV remediation due

    US federal deadline

    , 43 days after disclosure

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA KEV (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 1 Nov 2026.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Apache Software FoundationApache TomcatAffected
  • >=11.0.0-M1 <=11.0.2
  • >=10.1.0-M1 <=10.1.34
  • >=9.0.0.M1 <=9.0.98
  • >=8.5.0 <=8.5.100
Fixed in–
Mavenorg.apache.tomcat/tomcatpkg:maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcatOther threatsAffected
  • =11.0.0-M1
  • =10.1.0-M1
  • =8.5.0
  • >=8.5.0 <=8.5.100
Fixed in–

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Description

CVE-2025-24813 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Tomcat affecting versions from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.98, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.34, and 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.2. It involves path equivalence issues with internal dots in file names handled by the default servlet when write and partial PUT support are enabled. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution, information disclosure, or malicious content injection. The vulnerability requires specific conditions such as enabled writes for the default servlet, partial PUT support, and knowledge of sensitive file names. Upgrading to Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.3, 10.1.35, or 9.0.99 or later mitigates the issue.

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