How severe is CVE-2016-0021?

CVE-2016-0021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0021?

CVE-2016-0021 primarily affects Microsoft Infopath. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0021?

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-2016-0021 published?

CVE-2016-0021 was published on 2016-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0021

CVE-2016-0021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Infopath with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Infopath
Published: 2016-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0021?: Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-0021?: CVE-2016-0021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0021?: CVE-2016-0021 primarily affects Microsoft Infopath. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0021?: 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-2016-0021 published?: CVE-2016-0021 was published on 2016-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:infopath:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:infopath:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:infopath:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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