CVE-2016-3260

Name: CVE-2016-3260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-13T01:59:21.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, 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.". EPSS estimates a 23.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, 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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.05%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3260?

How severe is CVE-2016-3260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3260?

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Source: NVD / NIST