CVE-2025-52520: Apache Tomcat: DoS via integer overflow in multipart file upload

Published Jul 10, 2025
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Updated

For some unlikely configurations of multipart upload, an Integer Overflow vulnerability in Apache Tomcat could lead to a DoS via bypassing of size limits.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.8, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.42, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.106.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.9, 10.1.43 or 9.0.107, which fix the issue.

Other sources

For some unlikely configurations of multipart upload, an Integer Overflow vulnerability in Apache Tomcat could lead to a DoS via bypassing of size limits.

This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.8, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.42, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.106. 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. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.9, 10.1.43 or 9.0.107, which fix the issue.

NVD

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Tomcat>=undefined, <=11.0.8
Apache Tomcat>=undefined, <=10.1.42
Apache Tomcat>=undefined, <=9.0.106
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=9.0.0.M1<9.0.107
9.0.107
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.43
10.1.43
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina>=11.0.0-M1<11.0.9
11.0.9
F5 Traffix SDC=5.2.0
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.0<9.0.107
Apache Tomcat>=10.1.0<10.1.43
Apache Tomcat>=11.0.0<11.0.9
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.107
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.1.43
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 11.0.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.43
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.107

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
Affected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·05:52 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-2025-52520?

The severity of CVE-2025-52520 is considered critical due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52520?

To fix CVE-2025-52520, upgrade Apache Tomcat to the latest version beyond 11.0.8, 10.1.42, or 9.0.106.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2025-52520?

CVE-2025-52520 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.8, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.42, and from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.106.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-52520?

CVE-2025-52520 is an Integer Overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2025-52520 allow an attacker to bypass security limits?

Yes, CVE-2025-52520 can enable an attacker to bypass size limits, leading to a denial of service.

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