CVE-2016-6027 Security feature bypass in n/a
Missing HSTS in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy allows attackers to intercept or modify data via HTTP, requiring a patch to enable secure transport.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6027?
CVE-2016-6027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 does not enable the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data by leveraging use of HTTP.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6027?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6027?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6027 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg33-vhj2-vmvx.