CVE-2025-46701: Apache Tomcat: Security constraint bypass for CGI scripts

Published May 29, 2025
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Updated

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.

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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. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 though 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.7, 10.1.41 or 9.0.105, which fixes the issue.

— NVD

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.6, >=10.1.0-M1<10.1.40, >=9.0.0.M1<9.0.104
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.7
11.0.7
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.41
10.1.41
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=9.0.0.M1<9.0.105
9.0.105
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.7
11.0.7
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.41
10.1.41
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=9.0.0.M1<9.0.105
9.0.105
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.0<9.0.105
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.41
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.7
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.41
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.105
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.7
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.41
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.105
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.7
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.41
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.105

Event History

May 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 PM
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46701?

CVE-2025-46701 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential bypass of security constraints.

2

How does CVE-2025-46701 affect Apache Tomcat?

CVE-2025-46701 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.6, as well as versions 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.40 and 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.104.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-46701?

To fix CVE-2025-46701, upgrade to the latest version of Apache Tomcat that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-46701?

CVE-2025-46701 is an improper handling of case sensitivity issue in Apache Tomcat's GCI servlet that allows for potential security constraint bypasses.

5

Can CVE-2025-46701 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2025-46701 can potentially lead to unauthorized access due to the bypass of defined security constraints.

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