CVE-2025-64408
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Causeway
PublishedNov 19, 2025
First seenNov 19, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-502Deserialization of untrusted data
How to fix
Update
- apache causeway3.5.0 or later
- org.apache.causeway.commons:causeway-commons3.5.0 or later
- org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-applib3.5.0 or later
- org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-core3.5.0 or later
- org.apache.causeway.viewer:causeway-viewer-wicket3.5.0 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache causeway | 2.0.0 ≤ v < 3.5.0, 4.0.0 | 3.5.0 |
| org.apache.causeway.commons:causeway-commonsMaven | v < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
| org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-applibMaven | v < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
| org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-coreMaven | v < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
| org.apache.causeway.viewer:causeway-viewer-wicketMaven | v < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
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