CVE-2025-54142
Akamai Ghost HTTP Request Smuggling
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 29, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 29, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Akamai Ghost to version 2025-07-21 or later.
- Ensure origin servers comply with Internet standards.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-54142.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| 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 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-444 Added Reference https://community.akamai.com/customers/s/feed/0D5a700000W51m8CAB Added Reference https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/advisory-cve-2025-54142-http-request-smuggling-via-options-body