CVE-2016-0030

Name: CVE-2016-0030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-13T05:59:19.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 7.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0030 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 PS1, 2013 Cumulative Update 10, and 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 PS1, 2013 Cumulative Update 10, and 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

7.61%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2013	Cumulative Update 10
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-010Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-010Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0030?

How severe is CVE-2016-0030?

CVE-2016-0030 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0030?

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