CVE-2025-6442

MediumCVSS 5.9/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Ruby WEBrick read_header HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to smuggle arbitrary HTTP requests on affected installations of Ruby WEBrick. This issue is exploitable when the product is deployed behind an HTTP proxy that fulfills specific conditions.

The specific flaw exists within the read_headers method. The issue results from the inconsistent parsing of terminators of HTTP headers. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to smuggle arbitrary HTTP requests. Was ZDI-CAN-21876.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.9/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jun 25, 2025
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2025-6442: Medium severity, CVSS 5.9 | Vulnix