CVE-2025-4600

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2025-4600 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A request smuggling vulnerability existed in the Google Cloud Classic Application Load Balancer due to improper handling of chunked-encoded HTTP requests. This allowed attackers to craft requests that could be misinterpreted by backend servers. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A request smuggling vulnerability existed in the Google Cloud Classic Application Load Balancer due to improper handling of chunked-encoded HTTP requests. This allowed attackers to craft requests that could be misinterpreted by backend servers. The issue was fixed by disallowing stray data after a chunk, and is no longer exploitable. No action is required as Classic Application Load Balancer service after 2025-04-26 is not vulnerable.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleApplication Load Balancer< 2025-04-26

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4600?
A request smuggling vulnerability existed in the Google Cloud Classic Application Load Balancer due to improper handling of chunked-encoded HTTP requests. This allowed attackers to craft requests that could be misinterpreted by backend servers. The issue was fixed by disallowing stray data after a chunk, and is no longer exploitable. No action is required as Classic Application Load Balancer service after 2025-04-26 is not vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2025-4600?
CVE-2025-4600 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4600?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST