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CVE-2016-0162

Known Exploited (CISA KEV)MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Severity Score
EPSS Score85.9660%
EPSS Percentile96.41th
PublishedApr 12, 2016
Last ModifiedApr 21, 2026

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Platforms (CPE)

📦
Microsoft

Internet Explorer

= 9
📦
Microsoft

Internet Explorer

= 10
📦
Microsoft

Internet Explorer

= 11

References & Advisories

🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939
🔗 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521
🔗 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037
🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939
🔗 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521
🔗 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037
🔗 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0162

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