CVE-2016-0189

Name: CVE-2016-0189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-11T01:59:30.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 93.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0189 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0187.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 93.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0187.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

93.16%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 18, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Jscript	5.8
Microsoft	Vbscript	5.7
Microsoft	Vbscript	5.8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-051Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-mode-2016-cve-2016-0189/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-051Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-mode-2016-cve-2016-0189/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0189US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0189?

How severe is CVE-2016-0189?

CVE-2016-0189 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0189?

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