CVE-2016-5306

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: June 30, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for unintended HTTP traffic on port 8445.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91449
Source: secure@symantec.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
Source: secure@symantec.com
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01
Source: secure@symantec.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91449
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
57th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-254

Affected Vendors

symantec

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