CVE-2016-0162

MEDIUMNVD 4.39.0▲Trending — 5 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

4.3

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)
EPSS: 97.6%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

April 21, 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

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-037 - Critical | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939

Weakness Classification(1)

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

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

All Vendor Advisories

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Every vendor that published an advisory referencing this CVE — pulled from our cve_vendor_advisories aggregation. Click any row for the vendor's original advisory page.

Microsoft MSRCCVE-2016-01622016-04-12
Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 20× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

2026-06-06 08:56 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-06 08:56 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-06 08:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-06 04:39 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-06 04:39 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-06 04:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-06 00:22 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-06 00:22 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-06 00:22 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-05 22:44 UTCepss_batch
2026-06-05 22:43 UTCkev_newly_listed
2026-06-05 20:06 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-05 20:06 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-05 20:06 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-05 15:49 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-05 15:49 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-05 15:49 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-05 11:32 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-05 11:32 UTCVendor advisory
2026-06-05 11:32 UTCGHSA enrichment

Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 is a medium 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 April 21, 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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CVE-2016-0162

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Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-037 - Critical | Microsoft Learn

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