HTTP 508 Loop Detected vs 525 SSL Handshake Failed
Both HTTP 508 (Loop Detected) and 525 (SSL Handshake Failed) belong to the 5xx Server Error category. 508 indicates that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV). Meanwhile, 525 means that cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
Description
The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
When You See It
When WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
How to Fix
Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.
Description
Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
When You See It
When origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
How to Fix
Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.
Key Differences
HTTP 508: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
HTTP 525: Cloudflare-specific. SSL/TLS handshake with the origin server failed.
You encounter 508 when when WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
You encounter 525 when when origin SSL certificate is expired, misconfigured, or incompatible.
When to Use Which
For 508 (Loop Detected): Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration. For 525 (SSL Handshake Failed): Check origin SSL certificate validity. Ensure TLS version compatibility. Renew expired certificates.