Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3212
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 does not properly identify JavaScript, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2016-3212
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3212
2.74%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 91 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3212
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
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2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3212
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-3212
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91105
Microsoft Internet Explorer XSS Filter CVE-2016-3212 Security Bypass Vulnerability
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-063
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-063 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036096
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Gain Elevated Privileges, and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTracker
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