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CVE-2025-64408
Apache Causeway: Java deserialization vulnerability to authenticated attackers
Description

Apache Causeway faces Java deserialization vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (RCE) through user-controllable URL parameters. These vulnerabilities affect all applications using Causeway's ViewModel functionality and can be exploited by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with application privileges.  This issue affects all current versions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.0, which fixes the issue.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 19, 2025, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 19, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

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Solution
Update Apache Causeway to version 3.5.0 to fix Java deserialization RCE vulnerabilities.
  • Upgrade Apache Causeway to version 3.5.0.
  • Review and sanitize URL parameters.
  • Disable ViewModel functionality if not needed.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rjlg4spqhmgy1xgq9wq5h2tfnq4pm70b
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/19/1
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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/19/1
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Apache Causeway faces Java deserialization vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (RCE) through user-controllable URL parameters. These vulnerabilities affect all applications using Causeway's ViewModel functionality and can be exploited by authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with application privileges.  This issue affects all current versions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.0, which fixes the issue.
    Added CWE CWE-502
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/rjlg4spqhmgy1xgq9wq5h2tfnq4pm70b
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