Open Reverse Proxy Vulnerability in Sophos Mobile Control Products
CVE-2016-6597

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sophos
Status
Mobile Control Eas Proxy
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2016

What is CVE-2016-6597?

The vulnerability within Sophos EAS Proxy versions prior to 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to exploit open reverse proxy functionality when Lotus Traveler is enabled. This exploitation gives unauthorized access to arbitrary web resources from the backend mail system, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure and significant security risks.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92351
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.pallas.com/advisories/sophos_eas_open_reverse...
x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138210/Sophos-Mobile...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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