CVE-2025-54142 — MEDIUM (4.0)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-444

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-54142?

CVE-2025-54142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). 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 Akama...

How severe is CVE-2025-54142?

CVE-2025-54142 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54142?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.