CVE-2025-54142

Name: CVE-2025-54142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-29T01:15:35.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54142 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-444

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54142?

How severe is CVE-2025-54142?

CVE-2025-54142 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54142?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-54142?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST