CVE-2016-7287: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7287: The scripting engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execut...

The scripting engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge 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."

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Microsoft browser vulnerability that could let an attacker run code when a user visits a malicious website. The source bundle names Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. Public exploit references exist, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on systems that still allow Internet Explorer 11 or legacy Microsoft Edge for browsing, web application compatibility, kiosk use, or embedded workflows. Evidence in the bundle does not identify broader affected products or exact patch levels. Treat this as a high-priority legacy-browser risk if affected browsers remain in use. If the environment has fully retired or patched Internet Explorer 11 and legacy Edge, urgency drops to verification and documentation. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft updates referenced by MS16-144 and MS16-145.; Confirm legacy Internet Explorer 11 and Edge use is removed or tightly restricted.; Check Microsoft guidance for exact affected versions and update applicability..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 20, 2016, 05:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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40948CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
MS16-144CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
MS16-145CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=972CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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