CVE-2025-48976

Apache Commons FileUpload, Apache Commons FileUpload: FileUpload DoS via part headers

Description

Allocation of resources for multipart headers with insufficient limits enabled a DoS vulnerability in Apache Commons FileUpload. This issue affects Apache Commons FileUpload: from 1.0 before 1.6; from 2.0.0-M1 before 2.0.0-M4. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 1.6 or 2.0.0-M4, which fix the issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons FileUpload
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons FileUpload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fbs3wrr3p67vkjcxogqqqqz45pqtso12 mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/16/4 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48976?
CVE-2025-48976 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48976?
To fix CVE-2025-48976, 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-2025-48976 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-48976 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-2025-48976?
CVE-2025-48976 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons FileUpload, Apache Software Foundation Apache Commons FileUpload.
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