CVE-2016-1000110

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.56%

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CVE-2016-1000110 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The CGIHandler class in Python before 2.7.12 does not protect against the HTTP_PROXY variable name clash in a CGI script, which could allow a remote attacker to redirect HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CGIHandler class in Python before 2.7.12 does not protect against the HTTP_PROXY variable name clash in a CGI script, which could allow a remote attacker to redirect HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonPython>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.13
PythonPython>= 3.3.0, < 3.3.7
PythonPython>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.6
PythonPython>= 3.5.0, < 3.5.3
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
DebianDebian Linux10.0
FedoraprojectFedora23

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1000110?
The CGIHandler class in Python before 2.7.12 does not protect against the HTTP_PROXY variable name clash in a CGI script, which could allow a remote attacker to redirect HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-1000110?
CVE-2016-1000110 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000110?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST