Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3273
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge does not properly restrict JavaScript code, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-3273
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3273
12.32%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3273
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
4.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.6
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3273
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-3273
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036283
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof Web Content, Bypass Security Restrictions, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-085
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-085 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-084
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-084 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91576
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer XSS Filter CVE-2016-3273 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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