CVE-2016-8855 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 19 Mar 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via Name or Description parameters in Sitecore List Manager, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8855?

CVE-2016-8855 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sitecore Experience Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8855?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2016-8855 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8855 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hmh-wq42-q44g.