Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 release and security update
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 includes important security fixes addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat components. These include a directory traversal vulnerability with potential remote code execution (CVE-2025-55752), a denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2025-61795), and a bypass of rules in the Rewrite Valve (CVE-2025-31651). The update replaces version 6.1.2 and is rated as having an important security impact by Red Hat. Users are advised to back up their installations before applying the update.
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Technical Summary
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 release addresses three security vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat components: CVE-2025-55752 (directory traversal via rewrite with possible remote code execution), CVE-2025-61795 (denial of service), and CVE-2025-31651 (bypass of rules in Rewrite Valve). These issues affect the tomcat-catalina and tomcat components within the server. The update replaces version 6.1.2 and includes bug fixes, enhancements, and component upgrades. Red Hat rates the security impact as Important. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but detailed information is available on the referenced CVE pages. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, 10, and Windows Server platforms.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities fixed in this update could allow attackers to perform directory traversal potentially leading to remote code execution, cause denial of service conditions, or bypass rewrite rules in the Apache Tomcat Rewrite Valve. These issues could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications hosted on Red Hat JBoss Web Server. The exact impact depends on the specific vulnerability but includes possible remote code execution and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 as a replacement for version 6.1.2, which includes fixes for the described vulnerabilities. Users should back up their existing installations and apply this update promptly. The vendor advisory provides the update download and detailed instructions. No additional mitigations or workarounds are stated in the advisory, indicating that applying the official update is the recommended remediation.
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 release and security update
Description
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 includes important security fixes addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat components. These include a directory traversal vulnerability with potential remote code execution (CVE-2025-55752), a denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2025-61795), and a bypass of rules in the Rewrite Valve (CVE-2025-31651). The update replaces version 6.1.2 and is rated as having an important security impact by Red Hat. Users are advised to back up their installations before applying the update.
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Technical Analysis
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 release addresses three security vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat components: CVE-2025-55752 (directory traversal via rewrite with possible remote code execution), CVE-2025-61795 (denial of service), and CVE-2025-31651 (bypass of rules in Rewrite Valve). These issues affect the tomcat-catalina and tomcat components within the server. The update replaces version 6.1.2 and includes bug fixes, enhancements, and component upgrades. Red Hat rates the security impact as Important. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but detailed information is available on the referenced CVE pages. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, 10, and Windows Server platforms.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities fixed in this update could allow attackers to perform directory traversal potentially leading to remote code execution, cause denial of service conditions, or bypass rewrite rules in the Apache Tomcat Rewrite Valve. These issues could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications hosted on Red Hat JBoss Web Server. The exact impact depends on the specific vulnerability but includes possible remote code execution and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.1.3 as a replacement for version 6.1.2, which includes fixes for the described vulnerabilities. Users should back up their existing installations and apply this update promptly. The vendor advisory provides the update download and detailed instructions. No additional mitigations or workarounds are stated in the advisory, indicating that applying the official update is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2025:19810
- Cve Count
- 3
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2025-55752","CVE-2025-61795"]
Threat ID: 6a2929b98dd33fbd8517f4f4
Added to database: 06/10/2026, 09:09:13 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 23:28:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 73
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