CloudTest - XXE (CVE-2025-49493)

CVE-2025-49493 is a vulnerability in Akamai CloudTest prior to version 60 2025.06.02 (12988) that allows attackers to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) injection, potentially leading to unauthorized file inclusion. This flaw could be leveraged by threat actors to access sensitive files, perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), or exfiltrate confidential data from the affected system.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 16th of July 2025.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2025-49493 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2025-49493. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Attackers exploit Akamai CloudTest by sending POST requests to /concerto/services/RepositoryService with malicious XML payloads to trigger XXE vulnerabilities and potentially exfiltrate sensitive files.