Vulnerability Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.41, from 9.0.0.M1 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 though 8.5.100. Other, older, 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.106 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/nzkqsok8t42qofgqfmck536mtyzygp18Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/16/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00009.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48988?
CVE-2025-48988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.7, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.41, from 9.0.0.M1 thr...
How severe is CVE-2025-48988?
CVE-2025-48988 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.