CVE-2025-4600: application load Request Smuggling — Fix

Description

A request smuggling vulnerability existed in the Google Cloud Classic Application Load Balancer due to improper handling of chunked-encoded HTTP requests. This allowed attackers to craft requests that could be misinterpreted by backend servers. The issue was fixed by disallowing stray data after a chunk, and is no longer exploitable. No action is required as Classic Application Load Balancer service after 2025-04-26 is not vulnerable.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-444 CWE-444

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	application_load_balancer	< 2025-04-26

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cloud.google.com/support/bulletins#gcp-2025-027

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4600? +

A request smuggling vulnerability existed in the Google Cloud Classic Application Load Balancer due to improper handling of chunked-encoded HTTP requests. This allowed attackers to craft requests that could be misinterpreted by backend servers. The issue was fixed by disallowing stray data after a chunk, and is no longer exploitable. No action is required as Classic Application Load Balancer service after 2025-04-26 is not vulnerable. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-4600? +

CVE-2025-4600 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4600? +

CVE-2025-4600 affects products from google, specifically: application_load_balancer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4600? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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