CVE-2016-7206

Name: CVE-2016-7206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7280.. EPSS estimates a 10.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7280.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.47%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7206?

How severe is CVE-2016-7206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7206?

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