CVE-2016-3212

Description

The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 does not properly identify JavaScript, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Vulnerability."

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.22% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91105 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-063 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036096 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3212?
CVE-2016-3212 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3212?
To fix CVE-2016-3212, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3212 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3212 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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