CVE-2016-3351

Name: CVE-2016-3351
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-14T10:59:24.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 26.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3351 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 26.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

26.29%

97.7th 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 Jun 14, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92788Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036789Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.brokenbrowser.com/detecting-apps-mimetype-malware/Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92788Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036789Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.brokenbrowser.com/detecting-apps-mimetype-malware/Exploit
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3351US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3351?

How severe is CVE-2016-3351?

CVE-2016-3351 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3351?

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