CVE-2025-54142

Description

Akamai Ghost before 2025-07-21 allows HTTP Request Smuggling via an OPTIONS request that has an entity body, because there can be a subsequent request within the persistent connection between an Akamai proxy server and an origin server, if the origin server violates certain Internet standards.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Akamai AkamaiGhost
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.akamai.com/customers/s/feed/0D5a700000W51m8CAB
https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/advisory-cve-2025-54142-http-request-smuggling-via-options-body

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54142?
CVE-2025-54142 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54142?
To fix CVE-2025-54142, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-54142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54142 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-54142?
CVE-2025-54142 affects Akamai AkamaiGhost.
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