ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2016-0189: Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductInternet Explorer
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline18 Apr 2022
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-119

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

The Microsoft JScript nd VBScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer and other products, allow attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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