CVE-2016-5305

Name: CVE-2016-5305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-30T23:59:16.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5305 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in management scripts in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a "DOM link manipulation" attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in management scripts in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a "DOM link manipulation" attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Endpoint Protection Manager	<= 12.1.6	Mp4

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5305?

How severe is CVE-2016-5305?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5305 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5305?

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Source: NVD / NIST