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Apache Tomcat Path Equivalence Remote Code Execution

critical Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114690

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Synopsis

Apache Tomcat Path Equivalence Remote Code Execution

Description

A Path Equivalence vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's Default Servlet affects versions 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.2, 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.34, and 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.98. Under specific, non-default configurations involving enabled writes and partial PUT support, attackers could achieve remote code execution, information disclosure, or inject malicious content into uploaded file.

Note that this plugin requires the 'File Upload' assessment option enabled in the scan configuration.

Solution

Upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 11.0.3, 10.1.35, 9.0.99 or later.

See Also

https://scrapco.de/blog/analysis-of-cve-2025-24813-apache-tomcat-path-equivalence-rce.html

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-10.html

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-11.html

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 114690

Type: remote

Published: 4/4/2025

Updated: 4/4/2025

Scan Template: basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-24813

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-24813

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/10/2025

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/9/2025

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 4/22/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2025-24813