How severe is CVE-2016-0039?

CVE-2016-0039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0039?

CVE-2016-0039 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0039 published?

CVE-2016-0039 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0039

CVE-2016-0039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation
Published: 2016-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SharePoint Server in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft SharePoint XSS Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0039?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SharePoint Server in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted request, aka "Microsoft SharePoint XSS Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-0039?: CVE-2016-0039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0039?: CVE-2016-0039 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0039 published?: CVE-2016-0039 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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