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CVE-2016-10003

Incorrect HTTP Request header comparison in Squid HTTP Proxy 3.5.0.1 through 3.5.22, and 4.0.1 through 4.0.16 results in Collapsed Forwarding feature mistakenly identifying some private responses as being suitable for delivery to multiple clients.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
27 Jan 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
3.5.23, 4.0.17
Exploit chance
4.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 92% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Incorrect comparison (CWE-697)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SquidServers and applications · cpe:a:squid-cache:squid
  • From 3.5.0.1 before 3.5.23
  • From 4.0.1 before 4.0.17

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10003
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-10003