Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7239
The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-7239
- 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-2016-7239
2.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7239
| 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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3.1
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.6
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1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7239
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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)
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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-2016-7239
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-129 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-142
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-142 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Access Files, Spoof Content, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94059
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer XSS Filter CVE-2016-7239 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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