How severe is CVE-2016-3271?

CVE-2016-3271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3271?

CVE-2016-3271 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3271?

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

When was CVE-2016-3271 published?

CVE-2016-3271 was published on 2016-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3271

CVE-2016-3271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Edge
Published: 2016-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The VBScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3271?: The VBScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-3271?: CVE-2016-3271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3271?: CVE-2016-3271 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3271 published?: CVE-2016-3271 was published on 2016-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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