How severe is CVE-2016-6025?

CVE-2016-6025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-6025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6025?

CVE-2016-6025 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6025?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6025 published?

CVE-2016-6025 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6025

CVE-2016-6025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy
Published: 2016-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 allows remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation to conduct a post-logoff session-reuse attack involving a modified URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6025?: The Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 allows remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation to conduct a post-logoff session-reuse attack involving a modified URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-6025?: CVE-2016-6025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-6025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6025?: CVE-2016-6025 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6025 published?: CVE-2016-6025 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.2.0:ifix7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:3.4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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