Vulnerability 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. 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | >= 9.0.23, < 9.0.106 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/lnow7tt2j6hb9kcpkggx32ht6o90vqzvMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/06/16/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-49124?
CVE-2025-49124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). 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 Ap...
How severe is CVE-2025-49124?
CVE-2025-49124 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-49124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.