CVE-2025-6504: Possibilities of IP Spoofing via X-Forwarded-For (XFF) Header

Published Jul 29, 2025
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Updated

In HDP Server versions below 4.6.2.2978 on Linux, unauthorized access could occur via IP spoofing using the X-Forwarded-For header.

Since XFF is a client-controlled header, it could be spoofed, allowing unauthorized access if the spoofed IP matched a whitelisted range.

This vulnerability could be exploited to bypass IP restrictions, though valid user credentials would still be required for resource access.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Hortonworks HDP Server<4.6.2.2978
All of the following
Progress Hybrid Data Pipeline<4.6.2.2978
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade HDP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.2.2978

Event History

Jul 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6504?

CVE-2025-6504 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to potential unauthorized access vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6504?

To fix CVE-2025-6504, upgrade your Hortonworks HDP Server to version 4.6.2.2978 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6504?

CVE-2025-6504 affects Hortonworks HDP Server versions below 4.6.2.2978 on Linux systems.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-6504 relate to?

CVE-2025-6504 relates to unauthorized access attacks via IP spoofing using the X-Forwarded-For header.

5

Can CVE-2025-6504 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2025-6504 could potentially lead to data breaches if unauthorized access exploits are successful.

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