CVE-2016-8615

CVE-2016-8615 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Haxx Curl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-99.

Key facts

Description

A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51. If cookie state is written into a cookie jar file that is later read back and used for subsequent requests, a malicious HTTP server can inject new cookies for arbitrary domains into said cookie jar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8615?
A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51. If cookie state is written into a cookie jar file that is later read back and used for subsequent requests, a malicious HTTP server can inject new cookies for arbitrary domains into said cookie jar.
How severe is CVE-2016-8615?
CVE-2016-8615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8615 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8615?
CVE-2016-8615 affects Haxx Curl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8615?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8615 published?
CVE-2016-8615 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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