Remote Cache-Poisoning Vulnerability in Squid Proxy Server
CVE-2016-4554
8.6HIGH
Summary
The Squid Proxy Server suffers from a vulnerability where improper handling of the HTTP Host header allows remote attackers to bypass same-origin policy restrictions. This security flaw can potentially lead to cache-poisoning attacks, enabling incorrect content to be cached and served to users. Ensuring your Squid installations are updated is critical for maintaining the integrity and security of your network.
References
EPSS Score
62% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved