Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Sitecore Experience Platform
CVE-2016-8855

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sitecore

Status
Experience Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-8855?

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability exists in the Sitecore Experience Platform, specifically within the List Manager's Taskpages for Contact lists. This issue allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts through the Name or Description parameters. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to Sitecore Experience Platform 8.2 Update-2 to mitigate this risk.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41618/
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141655/Sitecore-Exp...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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