CVE-2016-0162

microsoft internet explorer

Published 12 Apr 2016 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

4.3 Medium · CVSS 3.1, NVD

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 24 May 2022, with a remediation deadline of 14 Jun 2022 for US federal agencies.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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."

References

www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0162 · US Government Resource