CVE-2016-8503

Name: CVE-2016-8503
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-26T18:59:04.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Yandex Protect Anti-phishing warning in Yandex Browser for desktop from version 16.7 to 16.9 could be used by remote attacker for brute-forcing passwords from important web-resource with special JavaScript.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Yandex Protect Anti-phishing warning in Yandex Browser for desktop from version 16.7 to 16.9 could be used by remote attacker for brute-forcing passwords from important web-resource with special JavaScript.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yandex	Yandex Browser	16.7.0.3342
Yandex	Yandex Browser	16.7.1.20808
Yandex	Yandex Browser	16.9.1.1131

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93921Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93921Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8503?

How severe is CVE-2016-8503?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8503?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST