How severe is CVE-2016-8506?

CVE-2016-8506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8506 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-2016-8506?

CVE-2016-8506 primarily affects Yandex Yandex Browser. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8506?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-8506 published?

CVE-2016-8506 was published on 2016-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8506

CVE-2016-8506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yandex Yandex Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yandex Yandex Browser
Published: 2016-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XSS in Yandex Browser Translator in Yandex browser for desktop for versions from 15.12 to 16.2 could be used by remote attacker for evaluation arbitrary javascript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8506?: XSS in Yandex Browser Translator in Yandex browser for desktop for versions from 15.12 to 16.2 could be used by remote attacker for evaluation arbitrary javascript code.
How severe is CVE-2016-8506?: CVE-2016-8506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8506 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-2016-8506?: CVE-2016-8506 primarily affects Yandex Yandex Browser. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8506 published?: CVE-2016-8506 was published on 2016-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.2.2214.3645:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.4.2272.3429:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.6.2311.5029:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.12.0.6151:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:15.12.1.6475:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:16.2.0.3539:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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