Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 19, 2025· Updated Feb 26, 2026
Apache Causeway: Java deserialization vulnerability to authenticated attackers
CVE-2025-64408
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.causeway.commons:causeway-commonsMaven | < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-applibMaven | < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
org.apache.causeway.core:causeway-coreMaven | < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
org.apache.causeway.viewer:causeway-viewer-wicketMaven | < 3.5.0 | 3.5.0 |
Affected products
5- ghsa-coords4 versionspkg:maven/org.apache.causeway.commons/causeway-commonspkg:maven/org.apache.causeway.core/causeway-applibpkg:maven/org.apache.causeway.core/causeway-corepkg:maven/org.apache.causeway.viewer/causeway-viewer-wicket
< 3.5.0+ 3 more
- (no CPE)range: < 3.5.0
- (no CPE)range: < 3.5.0
- (no CPE)range: < 3.5.0
- (no CPE)range: < 3.5.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
8- github.com/advisories/GHSA-wq4c-57mh-5f7gghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/rjlg4spqhmgy1xgq9wq5h2tfnq4pm70bghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64408ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/19/1ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/causeway/commit/bef00f58d2a2cba9a45230c9d117a0327e4c7038ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/causeway/commit/e66290fe9be87aa0e4c5dc55bce1993a54330624ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/causeway/commit/e6bf00c63c33cfa894a19d6122526a1aec227d14ghsaWEB
- issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAUSEWAY-3939ghsaWEB
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