CVE-2025-55668
Apache Tomcat Session Fixation
Description
Session Fixation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via rewrite valve. 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. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2025, 6:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 9.0.106 or later.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 10.1.42 or later.
- Upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 11.0.8 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-55668 has a 3 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-55668.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/v6bknr96rl7l1qxkl1c03v0qdvbbqs47 | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-55668 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-55668
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Apache Tomcat - Session fixation via rewrite valve
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-55668 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
Patch Now: Apache Tomcat Fixes Session Fixation and ‘MadeYouReset’ Flaws
The Apache Tomcat Project has issued important updates addressing two significant vulnerabilities affecting multiple supported versions of the popular open-source application server. The flaws — CVE-2 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-55668 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2025
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Session Fixation vulnerability in Apache Tomcat via rewrite valve. 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. 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. Added CWE CWE-384 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/v6bknr96rl7l1qxkl1c03v0qdvbbqs47 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N