Configuration in Apache Commons HttpClient - CVE-2025-27820

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Configuration in Apache Commons HttpClient - CVE-2025-27820

Published: May 16, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109240
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27820
CWE-ID: CWE-16
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Affected software:
Apache Commons HttpClient

Detailed vulnerability description

The issue may allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The issue exists due to an error in PSL validation logic that disables domain checks, affecting cookie management and host name verification. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-27820

Install updates from vendor's website.

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