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CVE-2016-7282

Published: Dec 20, 2016Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-79
6.1MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
10.3%
Top 4.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

In plain language

AI Low urgency

CVE-2016-7282 is a browser flaw (Internet Explorer 9–11 and Microsoft Edge) that could let an attacker trick the browser into running injected web content; most small businesses don’t need to worry urgently unless you’re using these older browsers.

Executive summary

CVE-2016-7282 is a Cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9–11 and Microsoft Edge where remote attackers can inject and have the browser execute arbitrary script/HTML through an unspecified vector, with the attack requiring user interaction (a user-triggered navigation).

If affected, business impact
Session hijacking riskPhishing and page takeoverMalware delivery via malicious pagesBrowser-related credential theft

What to do now

  1. Check whether any business PCs are still using Microsoft Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11 or Microsoft Edge in an affected form/version.
  2. If you do use them, install the vendor remediation from Microsoft security bulletins MS16-144 and MS16-145.
  3. If you can’t patch right away, reduce exposure by avoiding those browsers for web browsing and switch users to a newer supported browser.
  4. After updating, confirm normal browser behavior and review browser/app logs for unusual errors while users visit external sites.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:LI:LA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-79

Affected Products

Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
Microsoft EdgeOn-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / browser
Internet ExplorerOn-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / browser
and 3 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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Attack Graph

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94724
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444
securitytracker.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-144
docs.microsoft.com
and 4 more references View all →

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