#VU114681 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Cpp-httplib - CVE-2025-53628
Published: September 2, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU114681
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53628
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cpp-httplib
Cpp-httplib
Software vendor:
Cpp-httplib Project
Cpp-httplib Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.
Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.