How severe is CVE-2016-0002?

CVE-2016-0002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0002?

CVE-2016-0002 primarily affects Microsoft Jscript. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0002 published?

CVE-2016-0002 was published on 2016-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0002

CVE-2016-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Jscript with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Jscript
Published: 2016-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0002?: The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-0002?: CVE-2016-0002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0002?: CVE-2016-0002 primarily affects Microsoft Jscript. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0002 published?: CVE-2016-0002 was published on 2016-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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