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CVE-2016-8615

UnknownEPSS 4.50%

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CVE-2016-8615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51. If cookie state is written into a cookie jar file that is later read back and used for subsequent requests, a malicious HTTP server can inject new cookies for arbitrary domains into said cookie jar.. EPSS estimates a 4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51. If cookie state is written into a cookie jar file that is later read back and used for subsequent requests, a malicious HTTP server can inject new cookies for arbitrary domains into said cookie jar.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.50%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HaxxCurl< 7.51.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8615?
A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51. If cookie state is written into a cookie jar file that is later read back and used for subsequent requests, a malicious HTTP server can inject new cookies for arbitrary domains into said cookie jar.
How severe is CVE-2016-8615?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8615?
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