CVE-2025-24813
Published: April 1, 2025
Official Description
Apache Tomcat contains a path equivalence vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code, disclose information, or inject malicious content via a partial PUT request.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apache Tomcat Path Equivalence Vulnerability
Apache Tomcat contains a path equivalence vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code, disclose information, or inject malicious content via a partial PUT request.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allows a remote attacker to execute code, disclose information, or inject malicious content through a partial PUT request. The high EPSS score of 0.94183 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability to address. CISA has confirmed this vulnerability is actively exploited.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The ability for a remote attacker to exploit this flaw without complex conditions makes it a significant threat.
Administrators should apply patches or upgrades for Apache Tomcat as soon as they become available. Reviewing and hardening web server configurations to restrict PUT requests may also help mitigate risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24813 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-24813 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-24813 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1