How severe is CVE-2016-0147?

CVE-2016-0147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0147?

CVE-2016-0147 affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0147?

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-2016-0147 published?

CVE-2016-0147 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0147

CVE-2016-0147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xml Core Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Xml Core Services
Published: 2016-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML 3.0 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0147?: Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML 3.0 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-0147?: CVE-2016-0147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0147?: CVE-2016-0147 affects Microsoft Xml Core Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0147?: 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-2016-0147 published?: CVE-2016-0147 was published on 2016-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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