PT-2016-4502 · Python+5 · Python+5
Andreas Stieger
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Published
2016-07-25
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2016-1000110
CVSS v3.1
6.1
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Python versions prior to 2.7.12
Description
The issue concerns a variable name clash in a CGI script, potentially allowing a remote attacker to redirect HTTP requests. This is related to the
HTTP PROXY variable.Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.7.12, consider updating to version 2.7.12 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to CGI scripts that use the
HTTP PROXY variable until a patch is applied. Avoid using the HTTP PROXY variable in affected CGI scripts until the issue is resolved.Exploit
Fix
Open Redirect
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Alt Linux
Centos
Python
Red Hat
Suse
Ubuntu