CVE-2025-54568
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Publication date: 2025-07-25
Last updated on: 2025-07-25
Assigner: MITRE
Description
Description
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.
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-684 | The code does not function according to its published specifications, potentially leading to incorrect usage. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Akamai Rate Control alpha versions before 2025 allows attackers to bypass rate limiting by sending requests above the allowed thresholds. This happens because the rate limiting is measured separately for each edge node, enabling attackers to exceed the overall intended request limits.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to attackers sending more requests than intended, potentially causing denial of service or resource exhaustion since the rate control does not effectively limit the total request rate across all edge nodes.
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