CVE-2025-49124

Apache Tomcat: exe side-loading via icalcs.exe in Tomcat installer for Windows

Description

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Apache Tomcat installer for Windows. During installation, the Tomcat installer for Windows used icacls.exe without specifying a full path. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, from 10.1.0 through 10.1.41, from 9.0.23 through 9.0.105. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.8, 10.1.42 or 9.0.106, which fix the issue.

References

Link	Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lnow7tt2j6hb9kcpkggx32ht6o90vqzv	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/16/3	mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49124?: CVE-2025-49124 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49124?: To fix CVE-2025-49124, 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-2025-49124 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-49124 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-2025-49124?: CVE-2025-49124 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.

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Description

Category

CWE-426 – Untrusted Search Path

References

Frequently Asked Questions