How severe is CVE-2016-3392?

CVE-2016-3392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3392?

CVE-2016-3392 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3392?

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

When was CVE-2016-3392 published?

CVE-2016-3392 was published on 2016-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3392

CVE-2016-3392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Edge
Published: 2016-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Edge Content Security Policy feature in Microsoft Edge does not properly validate documents, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3392?: The Edge Content Security Policy feature in Microsoft Edge does not properly validate documents, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-3392?: CVE-2016-3392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3392?: CVE-2016-3392 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3392 published?: CVE-2016-3392 was published on 2016-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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