CVE-2016-8011: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Web Control before 10.2.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-8011?

endpoint security web control: upgrade to newer than 10.2.0.408. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-8011 being exploited?

CVE-2016-8011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-8011 affect?

CVE-2016-8011 affects endpoint security web control. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Web Control before 10.2.0.408.10 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted web site.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-8011?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2016-8011 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting endpoint security web control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Web Control before 10.2.0.408.10 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted web site.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel security mcafee

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-14 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel security mcafee endpoint security web control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.2.0.408

Fixed in: newer than 10.2.0.408

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-security-web-control || rpm -q endpoint-security-web-control || endpoint-security-web-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.2.0.408 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-security-web-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-security-web-control

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-8011?

endpoint security web control: upgrade to newer than 10.2.0.408. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-8011 being exploited?

CVE-2016-8011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-8011 affect?

CVE-2016-8011 affects endpoint security web control. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Security McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Web Control before 10.2.0.408.10 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted web site.

How urgent is CVE-2016-8011?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities · McAfee vulnerabilities

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