CVE-2016-8527

Name: CVE-2016-8527
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-06T20:29:00.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8527 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 13.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.16%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Airwave	< 8.2.3.1

References

http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8527?

How severe is CVE-2016-8527?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8527 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8527?

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