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

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.

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

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2016.

Is CVE-2016-0162 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on May 24, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 14, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-0162?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0162?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-0162 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2016-0162

MediumExploitedPublic exploit

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

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0162 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v3.1) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2016. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

4.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

22%

Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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."

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	May 24, 2022	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Apr 12, 2016	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	May 24, 2022	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	May 24, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	10, 11, 9	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 12, 2016
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
May 24, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 24, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 24, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026

References

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common 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."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2016.
Yes. It was added on May 24, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 14, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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