CVE-2016-6597

Name: CVE-2016-6597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-10T14:59:07.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6597 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos EAS Proxy before 6.2.0 for Sophos Mobile Control, when Lotus Traveler is enabled, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary web-resources from the backend mail system via a request for the resource, aka an Open Reverse Proxy vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 4.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos EAS Proxy before 6.2.0 for Sophos Mobile Control, when Lotus Traveler is enabled, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary web-resources from the backend mail system via a request for the resource, aka an Open Reverse Proxy vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.48%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Mobile Control Eas Proxy	<= 3.5.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6597?

How severe is CVE-2016-6597?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6597 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6597?

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