CVE-2014-1816

Name: CVE-2014-1816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-11T04:56:18.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) full pathnames on the client system and (2) local usernames embedded in these pathnames via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML Entity URI Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) full pathnames on the client system and (2) local usernames embedded in these pathnames via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML Entity URI Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.36%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Xml Core Services	3.0
Microsoft	Xml Core Services	6.0

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-2014-security-updates.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-033
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-2014-security-updates.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-033

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1816?

How severe is CVE-2014-1816?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1816 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1816?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST