CVE-2016-1296 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The proxy engine on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.5.3-055, 9.1.0-000, and 9.5.0-235 allows remote attackers to bypass intended proxy restrictions via a malformed HTTP method, aka Bug ID CSCux00848.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	8.5.3-055

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1296?

CVE-2016-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The proxy engine on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.5.3-055, 9.1.0-000, and 9.5.0-235 allows remote attackers to bypass intended proxy restrictions via a malformed HTTP meth...

How severe is CVE-2016-1296?

CVE-2016-1296 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1296?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Web Security Appliance.