CVE-2025-54142: Medium severity Akamai Ghost vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Akamai Ghost<2025-07-21

Event History

Aug 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54142?

The severity of CVE-2025-54142 is considered high due to the potential for HTTP Request Smuggling attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54142?

To fix CVE-2025-54142, upgrade your Akamai Ghost version to the latest available release after July 21, 2025.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-54142?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-54142 include potential exploitation of HTTP Request Smuggling, leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

4

Which versions of Akamai Ghost are affected by CVE-2025-54142?

Akamai Ghost versions before 2025-07-21 are affected by CVE-2025-54142.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2025-54142 facilitate?

CVE-2025-54142 facilitates HTTP Request Smuggling attacks through the use of an OPTIONS request with an entity body.

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