Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is an XSS flaw in a Sitecore Experience Platform List Manager contact list page. If a vulnerable instance is reachable, crafted Name or Description input could run script in another user's browser. Public sources show a published exploit reference, but not confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Sitecore environments. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but public exploit references and browser-session impact justify prompt upgrade planning.
Technical view
The issue affects Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1 rev. 160519, also described as 8.1 Update-3. The vulnerable path is /sitecore/client/Applications/List Manager/Taskpages/Contact list, with the Name or Description parameter identified as the attack surface. Sources state it is fixed in 8.2 Update-2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in organizations still running Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1 Update-3 or rev. 160519, especially where Sitecore client/List Manager functions are accessible to untrusted or lower-privileged users.
Exploitation context
Exploit-DB and Packet Storm entries indicate public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no source states active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, authentication requirements, and detailed vendor advisory data. Avoid assuming broader Sitecore versions beyond the stated 8.1 Update-3 unless confirmed by vendor documentation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Sitecore Experience Platform deployments to 8.2 Update-2 or later.
- Review vendor guidance for any supported backport or compensating controls.
- Restrict access to Sitecore client and List Manager interfaces.
- Audit content list fields for suspicious Name or Description values.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Sitecore Experience Platform versions and identify 8.1 Update-3 deployments.
- Confirm whether the vulnerable List Manager contact list path is accessible.
- Review application logs for unusual edits to Name or Description fields.
- Verify remediation by confirming deployment version is 8.2 Update-2 or later.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 41618CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141655/Sitecore-Experience-Platform-8.1-Update-3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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