CVE-2016-7201

Name: CVE-2016-7201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-10T06:59:16.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 79.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7201 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Chakra JavaScript scripting engine in Microsoft Edge allows 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-2016-7200, CVE-2016-7202, CVE-2016-7203, CVE-2016-7208, CVE-2016-7240, CVE-2016-7242, and CVE-2016-7243.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 79.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Chakra JavaScript scripting engine in Microsoft Edge allows 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-2016-7200, CVE-2016-7202, CVE-2016-7203, CVE-2016-7208, CVE-2016-7240, CVE-2016-7242, and CVE-2016-7243.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

79.69%

99.6th 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	Edge	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140382/Microsoft-Edge-chakra.dll-Information-Leak-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94038Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/theori-io/chakra-2016-11Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40784/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40990/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140382/Microsoft-Edge-chakra.dll-Information-Leak-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94038Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/theori-io/chakra-2016-11Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40784/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40990/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7201US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7201?

How severe is CVE-2016-7201?

CVE-2016-7201 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 79.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7201?

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