CVE-2016-8855 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in "/sitecore/client/Applications/List Manager/Taskpages/Contact list" in Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1 rev. 160519 (8.1 Update-3) allows remote attacks via the Name or Description parameter. This is fixed in 8.2 Update-2.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sitecore	Experience Platform	8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141655/Sitecore-Experience-Platform-8.1-UpExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41618/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141655/Sitecore-Experience-Platform-8.1-UpExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41618/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8855?

CVE-2016-8855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in "/sitecore/client/Applications/List Manager/Taskpages/Contact list" in Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1 rev. 160519 (8.1 Update-3) allows remote attacks via the Name or D...

How severe is CVE-2016-8855?

CVE-2016-8855 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8855?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sitecore Experience Platform.