Advisory [CVE-2025-64408] Apache Causeway: Java deserialization vulnerability to authenticated attackers
This Apache Software Foundation security advisory covers CVE-2025-64408 affecting Apache Causeway.
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Summary
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.
Is CVE-2025-64408 exploited?
No exploitation is reported in the sources VulniPulse tracks: CVE-2025-64408 is not in the CISA KEV catalog (checked ) and this advisory does not report exploitation. That is not proof the vulnerability cannot be exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2025-64408?
Upgrade to a fixed release named by Apache:
- 3.5.0
Confirm against the vendor advisory before you patch.
- Apache Causeway 2.0.0 through 3.4.0
- Apache Causeway 4.0.0-M1
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 7 days ago·verify at source
Mitigation checklist
- Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.0, which fixes the issue.
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 7 days ago·verify at source
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