CVE-2025-61795: Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
LOWCVE-2025-61795 is a LOW (CVSS 5.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat vulnerable to improper resource shutdown or release. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.12, 10.1.47, 9.0.110.
CVE-2025-61795 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2025-61795
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Tomcat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>11.0.12</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>10.1.47</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>9.0.110</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-catalina</artifactId>
<version>11.0.12</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-catalina</artifactId>
<version>10.1.47</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-catalina</artifactId>
<version>9.0.110</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-catalina</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>11.0.12</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>10.1.47</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>9.0.110</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat.embed</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat-embed-core</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-61795, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Tomcat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.0.12), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release, where the product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. In Apache Tomcat, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2025-61795 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions
12 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 11.0.0-M1
< 11.0.12
|
11.0.12
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 10.1.0-M1
< 10.1.47
|
10.1.47
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.0.M1
< 9.0.110
|
9.0.110
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 8.5.0
≤ 8.5.100
|
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina
|
Maven |
≥ 11.0.0-M1
< 11.0.12
|
11.0.12
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina
|
Maven |
≥ 10.1.0-M1
< 10.1.47
|
10.1.47
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.0.M1
< 9.0.110
|
9.0.110
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina
|
Maven |
≥ 8.5.0
≤ 8.5.100
|
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 11.0.0-M1
< 11.0.12
|
11.0.12
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 10.1.0-M1
< 10.1.47
|
10.1.47
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.0.M1
< 9.0.110
|
9.0.110
|
|
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
|
Maven |
≥ 8.5.0
≤ 8.5.100
|
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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