How severe is CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2016-0162?

Affected package information for CVE-2016-0162 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0162?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2016-0162 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2016-0162 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2016-0162, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 43.7%, placing it in the 98th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

Is CVE-2016-0162 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2016-0162 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-05-24. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-06-14. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 affects microsoft internet explorer (3 versions, e.g. 9, 10, 11). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2016-0162 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2016-0162 was published on April 12, 2016 and was last updated on April 21, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2022-05-24 — agencies required to remediate by 2022-06-14

CVE-2016-0162

MEDIUM

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."

Published

Apr 12, 2016

Updated

Apr 21, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

43.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

High Risk98th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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 Products

1 product · 3 configurations

Application

internet explorermicrosoft

3 versions

91011

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to dete…

portal.msrc.microsoft.comMSApr 2017

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to dete…

docs.microsoft.comGoogle-sheetApr 2016

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to dete…

cisa.govCISAMay 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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."

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