What is the severity of CVE-2016-1296?

CVE-2016-1296 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1296?

To fix CVE-2016-1296, you should upgrade your Cisco Web Security Appliance to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-1296?

CVE-2016-1296 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running specific versions including 8.5.3-055, 9.1.0-000, and 9.5.0-235.

Can CVE-2016-1296 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1296 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a malformed HTTP method to bypass proxy restrictions.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-1296?

The impact of CVE-2016-1296 includes the ability for remote attackers to bypass intended proxy restrictions on affected devices.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1296

high

7.5

CWE

254

20/1/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1296

First published: Wed Jan 20 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Web Security Appliance	=8.5.3-055
Cisco Web Security Appliance	=9.1.0-000
Cisco Web Security Appliance	=9.5.0-235

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1296?
CVE-2016-1296 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1296?
To fix CVE-2016-1296, you should upgrade your Cisco Web Security Appliance to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-1296?
CVE-2016-1296 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running specific versions including 8.5.3-055, 9.1.0-000, and 9.5.0-235.
Can CVE-2016-1296 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1296 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a malformed HTTP method to bypass proxy restrictions.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-1296?
The impact of CVE-2016-1296 includes the ability for remote attackers to bypass intended proxy restrictions on affected devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1296?
CVE-2016-1296 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1296?
To fix CVE-2016-1296, you should upgrade your Cisco Web Security Appliance to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-1296?
CVE-2016-1296 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running specific versions including 8.5.3-055, 9.1.0-000, and 9.5.0-235.
Can CVE-2016-1296 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1296 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a malformed HTTP method to bypass proxy restrictions.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-1296?
The impact of CVE-2016-1296 includes the ability for remote attackers to bypass intended proxy restrictions on affected devices.