CVE-2016-3325
LowPublic exploitMicrosoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Published Sep 14, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-3325 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.1 v3) affecting Edge (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
3.1
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdgeMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 11 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 14, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- exploitExploitDB-40747
- otherMS16-104
- otherMS16-105
- other40747
- other92832
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected: Edge (Microsoft); Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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