CVE-2016-6588
CVE-2016-6588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec It Management Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Symantec It Management Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ITMS workflow process manager console in Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6588?
- A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ITMS workflow process manager console in Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6588?
- CVE-2016-6588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-6588 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6588?
- CVE-2016-6588 affects Symantec It Management Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6588?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-6588 published?
- CVE-2016-6588 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93952
- https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1383.html
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161031_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:it_management_suite:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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