How severe is CVE-2016-0183?

CVE-2016-0183 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-2016-0183 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-2016-0183?

CVE-2016-0183 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0183?

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-2016-0183 published?

CVE-2016-0183 was published on 2016-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0183

CVE-2016-0183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 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-284.

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-284
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2016-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Windows font library in Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics RCE Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0183?: The Windows font library in Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics RCE Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-0183?: CVE-2016-0183 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-2016-0183 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-2016-0183?: CVE-2016-0183 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0183?: 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-2016-0183 published?: CVE-2016-0183 was published on 2016-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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