CVE-2025-46701

Apache Tomcat: Security constraint bypass for CGI scripts

Description

Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat's GCI servlet allows security constraint bypass of security constraints that apply to the pathInfo component of a URI mapped to the CGI servlet. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.6, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.40, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.104. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.7, 10.1.41 or 9.0.105, which fixes the issue.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/xhqqk9w5q45srcdqhogdk04lhdscv30j vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/29/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46701?
CVE-2025-46701 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46701?
To fix CVE-2025-46701, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-46701 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-46701 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-46701?
CVE-2025-46701 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
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