ID:12040 - Exploit for Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Squid - CVE-2025-62168

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12040 - Exploit for Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Squid - CVE-2025-62168

ID:12040 - Exploit for Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Squid - CVE-2025-62168

Published: October 24, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU117357
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-62168
CWE-ID: CWE-211
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Squid

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions. A remote authenticated user can identify security tokens or credentials used internally by a web application using Squid for backend load balancing.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.