CVE-2019-0676
MediumExploitedPublic exploitAn information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk, aka 'Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Published Mar 5, 2019 · Updated Oct 29, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-0676 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 12, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 8.1% 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
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
8.1%
Higher than 94.7% 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
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk, aka 'Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 12, 2019 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 23, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 10 | >= Windows Server 2012 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 11 | >= Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 12, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Mar 5, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 23, 2022
Last updated
Oct 29, 2025
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk, aka 'Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11; Internet Explorer 10 versions >= Windows Server 2012; Internet Explorer 11 versions >= Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1. 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 Feb 12, 2019.
Yes. It was added on May 23, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 13, 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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