CVE-2016-6588

Name: CVE-2016-6588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T17:15:10.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ITMS workflow process manager console in Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ITMS workflow process manager console in Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	It Management Suite	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1383.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161031_00Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1383.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161031_00Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6588?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the ITMS workflow process manager console in Symantec IT Management Suite 8.0.

How severe is CVE-2016-6588?

CVE-2016-6588 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6588?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6588?

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Source: NVD / NIST