CVE-2025-54568: Low severity Akamai Rate Control vulnerability
Published Jul 25, 2025
·Updated
Akamai Rate Control alpha before 2025 allows attackers to send requests above the stipulated thresholds because the rate is measured separately for each edge node.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Akamai Rate Control<2025
Event History
Jul 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54568?
CVE-2025-54568 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing attackers to exceed rate limits.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54568?
To fix CVE-2025-54568, upgrade to the latest version of Akamai Rate Control released after 2025.
3
What impact does CVE-2025-54568 have on my system?
CVE-2025-54568 can allow attackers to send excessive requests, potentially overwhelming your system and causing denial of service.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2025-54568?
CVE-2025-54568 affects users of Akamai Rate Control versions prior to 2025.
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How does CVE-2025-54568 exploit rate measurement?
CVE-2025-54568 exploits the fact that rate measurement is done separately for each edge node, allowing attackers to send requests above allowed thresholds.