CVE-2016-0161

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: April 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0158.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035522

Source: secure@microsoft.com

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-038

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035522

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-038

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

23.9%

96th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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