CVE-2025-55668
org.apache.tomcat/tomcat-catalina: tomcat: Apache Tomcat: session fixation via rewrite valve
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 13, 2025
Updated · September 25, 2026
Description
A session fixation vulnerability has been identified in Apache Tomcat, affecting its rewrite functionality. If the rewrite valve is enabled for a web application, an attacker can craft a specific URL. If a victim clicks on this malicious URL, their subsequent interaction with the resource will occur within the context of the attacker's session. This could allow an attacker to hijack the victim's session and perform actions on their behalf.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-384 · Session Fixation