How severe is CVE-2016-6550?

CVE-2016-6550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6550?

CVE-2016-6550 affects Bb&t The U. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6550?

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

When was CVE-2016-6550 published?

CVE-2016-6550 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6550

CVE-2016-6550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bb&t The U with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Bb&t The U
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The U by BB&T app 1.5.4 and earlier for iOS does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6550?: The U by BB&T app 1.5.4 and earlier for iOS does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2016-6550?: CVE-2016-6550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6550?: CVE-2016-6550 affects Bb&t The U. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6550 published?: CVE-2016-6550 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bb\&t:the_u:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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