ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2016-0162: Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductInternet Explorer
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV24 May 2022
CISA federal deadline14 Jun 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-200

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly handle JavaScript. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.