How severe is CVE-2016-8517?

CVE-2016-8517 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-2016-8517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8517?

CVE-2016-8517 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8517?

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

When was CVE-2016-8517 published?

CVE-2016-8517 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8517

CVE-2016-8517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Systems Insight Manager 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Systems Insight Manager
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight Manager in all versions prior to 7.6 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8517?: A cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight Manager in all versions prior to 7.6 was found.
How severe is CVE-2016-8517?: CVE-2016-8517 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-2016-8517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8517?: CVE-2016-8517 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8517 published?: CVE-2016-8517 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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