CVE-2016-7239

Description

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."

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 13.53% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94059 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-142 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7239?
CVE-2016-7239 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7239?
To fix CVE-2016-7239, 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-2016-7239 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7239 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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