CVE-2025-59822

Summary

Http4s is a Scala interface for HTTP services. In versions from 1.0.0-M1 to before 1.0.0-M45 and before 0.23.31, http4s is vulnerable to HTTP Request Smuggling due to improper handling of HTTP trailer section. This vulnerability could enable attackers to bypass front-end servers security controls, launch targeted attacks against active users, and poison web caches. A pre-requisite for exploitation involves the web application being deployed behind a reverse-proxy that forwards trailer headers. This issue has been patched in versions 1.0.0-M45 and 0.23.31.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
http4shttp4s< 0.23.31affected
http4shttp4s>= 1.0.0-M1, < 1.0.0-M45affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-444: CWE-444: Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: poc
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

Additional References

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