CVE-2016-7281

5.3 MEDIUM

Published: December 20, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The Web Workers implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/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.securityfocus.com/bid/94723

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-144

Source: secure@microsoft.com

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94723

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-144

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

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145

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

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.3 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

22.5%

96th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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