Researchers have discovered a critical session management vulnerability within Apache Roller. It is being tracked as CVE-2025-24859 and has been assigned the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to mitigate your risks.
What is the threat?
CVE-2025-24859 allows active user sessions to remain intact even after an administrator initiates a password change. This means that if a malicious actor has gained access to the system and has an active session, they would not be forced to reauthenticate. The vulnerability exists in all versions of Apache Roller up to and including 6.1.4.
Why is it noteworthy?
This flaw is particularly critical because it undermines basic session management practices. Apache Roller is used for managing blogs and content across various industries, including education and business. The persistence of active sessions after a password change allows attackers to maintain unauthorized access, bypassing a fundamental security control designed to protect sensitive systems.
Why is the exposure or risk?
Upon successful exploitation, this vulnerability enables attackers to maintain unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, manipulation of blog content, and the spread of misinformation. The flaw directly compromises the integrity of password changes, weakening overall system security and posing a significant risk to confidentiality and trust in affected systems.
What are the recommendations?
Barracuda recommends the following to mitigate risk:
- Upgrade to Apache Roller version 6.1.5, which fixes this vulnerability.
- Enable multi-factor authentication for Apache systems.
- Continuously monitor user sessions for any unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.
- Develop an incident response plan that establishes procedures for identifying, containing, and remediating exploitation attempts on systems using Apache, ensuring all relevant personnel are trained on their roles during a security incident.
References
For more in-depth information about the recommendations, please visit the following links:
- https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/critical-apache-roller-vulnerability.html
- https://gbhackers.com/apache-roller-vulnerability/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24859
If you have any questions about this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Barracuda Managed XDR’s Security Operations Center.
