Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly handle JavaScript. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0162
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0162 |
| Vendor / Product | Microsoft — Internet Explorer |
| NVD Published | 2016-04-12 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 4.3 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-05-24 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-06-14 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-06-14.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-24 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-06-14 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2016-0162 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |