CVE-2016-6287 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting the "http-client" egg, specifically versions prior to 0.10, and the call_cc http_client. This vulnerability, known as "httpoxy," allows an attacker to direct all HTTP requests through a user-supplied proxy by manipulating the "Proxy" header when the application runs as a CGI process. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on integrity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB modules, it has received some community discussion, indicating awareness within the cybersecurity community.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:call-cc:http-client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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