CVE-2016-5304 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 30 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the report-routing component, facilitating phishing attacks in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5304?

CVE-2016-5304 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Open redirect vulnerability in a report-routing component in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5304?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5304?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5304 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-5304 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-5304 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-68p6-q3gq-c85h.