CVE-2016-0189
KEVRansomware UseMicrosoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description
The Microsoft JScript nd VBScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer and other products, allow attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0187.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMay 11, 2016
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMar 28, 2022
Remediation dueApr 18, 2022
References
- securityfocus.com/bid/90012Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- securitytracker.com/id/1035820Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-051PatchVendor Advisory
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053PatchVendor Advisory
- exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-mode-2016-cve-2016-0189/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0189US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited and used by ransomware crews. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1653 days
- Ransomware
- Used in known ransomware campaigns
- CVSS
- 7.5 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 94.1% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
- 5.Verify offline/immutable backups and segment the affected systems. This flaw is used for ransomware initial access.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.