CVE-2016-0031

Name: CVE-2016-0031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-13T05:59:20.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 7.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0031 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 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0029.. EPSS estimates a 7.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0029.

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

7.68%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79888Third 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/79888Third 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-2016-0031?

How severe is CVE-2016-0031?

CVE-2016-0031 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0031?

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