CVE-2025-55754
CriticalSummary
A vulnerability in Apache Tomcat related to improper neutralization of ANSI escape sequences in log messages. An attacker could use a specially crafted URL to inject sequences, potentially manipulating the console and clipboard on Windows systems.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves tricking an administrator into executing a malicious command, which could lead to system compromise. While no specific attack vector was found, there is potential risk on other operating systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.11 or later, 10.1.45 or later, or 9.0.109 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. Tomcat did not escape ANSI escape sequences in log messages. If Tomcat was running in a console on a Windows operating system, and the console supported ANSI escape sequences, it was possible for an attacker to use a specially crafted URL to inject ANSI escape sequences to manipulate the console and the clipboard and attempt to trick an administrator into running an attacker controlled command. While no attack vector was found, it may have been possible to mount this attack on other operating systems. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.10, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.44, from 9.0.40 through 9.0.108. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.60 though 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.11 or later, 10.1.45 or later or 9.0.109 or later,