CVE-2016-3647 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 7.7 Published 30 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit SSRF in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to access internal network resources.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-3647?

CVE-2016-3647 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, and trigger network traffic to arbitrary intranet hosts, via a crafted request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3647?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3647?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3647 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2016-3647 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3647 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6gm-vj99-4x7p.