How severe is CVE-2016-8532?

CVE-2016-8532 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-2016-8532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8532?

CVE-2016-8532 affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8532?

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

When was CVE-2016-8532 published?

CVE-2016-8532 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8532

CVE-2016-8532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Matrix Operating Environment 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% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Matrix Operating Environment
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8532?: A cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 was found.
How severe is CVE-2016-8532?: CVE-2016-8532 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-2016-8532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8532?: CVE-2016-8532 affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8532 published?: CVE-2016-8532 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05385680

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:matrix_operating_environment:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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