CVE-2016-7239: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7239: The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allows rem...

The RegEx class in the XSS filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7239 is a Microsoft browser flaw in the XSS filter used by Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker could use unspecified web content vectors to cause cross-site scripting and potentially obtain sensitive information. Exposure is most likely where users still browse with Internet Explorer 9-11 or the affected Microsoft Edge versions referenced by the 2016 Microsoft bulletins. The provided CVE metadata does not enumerate exact builds or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk with moderate urgency. It affects user browsing sessions and could expose sensitive information, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation or complete technical detail. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft guidance in MS16-129 and MS16-142 for affected versions and fixes.; Prioritize updating or retiring Internet Explorer 9-11 and affected legacy Edge deployments.; Restrict legacy browser use for sensitive applications until vendor guidance is applied..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2016, 06:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS16-129CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
MS16-142CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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