CVE-2025-49124: Apache Tomcat: exe side-loading via icalcs.exe in Tomcat installer for Windows

Published Jun 16, 2025
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Updated

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. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 through 8.5.100 and 7.0.95 through 7.0.109. Other EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.8, 10.1.42 or 9.0.106, which fix the issue.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0-M1
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.23
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.23<9.0.106
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.42
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.8
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat (Windows installer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat (Windows installer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.42
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat (Windows installer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.106
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat (Windows installer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.100
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat (Windows installer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.109

Event History

Jun 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49124?

CVE-2025-49124 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation during the installation process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49124?

To fix CVE-2025-49124, upgrade Apache Tomcat to the latest version that addresses the untrusted search path issue.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2025-49124?

CVE-2025-49124 affects Apache Tomcat versions 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, 10.1.0 through 10.1.41, and 9.0.23 and later.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2025-49124?

The main issue with CVE-2025-49124 is that the Tomcat installer for Windows improperly uses icacls.exe without a full path, creating a potential security risk.

5

Can CVE-2025-49124 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-49124 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system during installation.

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