How severe is CVE-2016-8527?

CVE-2016-8527 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-2016-8527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8527?

CVE-2016-8527 affects Hp Airwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8527?

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

When was CVE-2016-8527 published?

CVE-2016-8527 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8527

CVE-2016-8527 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Airwave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Airwave
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is present in the VisualRF component of AirWave. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in AirWave administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into AirWave in the same browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8527?: Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is present in the VisualRF component of AirWave. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in AirWave administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into AirWave in the same browser.
How severe is CVE-2016-8527?: CVE-2016-8527 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-2016-8527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8527?: CVE-2016-8527 affects Hp Airwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8527 published?: CVE-2016-8527 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:airwave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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