CVE-2016-0162

CRITICALNVD 4.39.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 4.3 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 5 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 22%CVSS: 4.3Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc active · epss top5pctExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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."

CVSS v3
4.3
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
22%
EPSS %ILE
98%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated May 20, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0162
generic

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-037 - Critical | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037
generic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

All Vendor Advisories

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Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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  1. 2026-09-25 09:46 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  8. 2026-09-24 19:31 UTCCISA KEV update
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  9. 2026-09-22 19:36 UTCCISA KEV update
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  24. 2026-09-21 19:09 UTCCISA KEV update
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  50. 2026-09-19 15:35 UTCEPSS rescore
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  60. 2026-09-18 19:22 UTCEPSS rescore
  61. 2026-09-18 19:20 UTCCISA KEV update
  62. 2026-09-18 19:13 UTCVendor advisory
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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-0162?
CVE-2016-0162 is a critical vulnerability published on April 12, 2016. 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."
When was CVE-2016-0162 disclosed?
CVE-2016-0162 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 2016, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2016-0162 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-0162 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 24, 2022, affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0162?
CVE-2016-0162 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.3 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0162?
CVE-2016-0162 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2016-0162?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0162, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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