CVE-2016-8855 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1 rev. 160519 (8.1 Update-3), specifically within the "/sitecore/client/Applications/List Manager/Taskpages/Contact list" component. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1) allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Name or Description parameters, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions. While not actively exploited in the wild (not on KEV or Hot List), public exploit code (EDB-41618) exists, and a fix is available in Sitecore 8.2 Update-2. Despite the available exploit, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:experience_platform:8.1:rev._160519:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.