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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-3202 · published 16 June 2016

CVE-2016-3202: Microsoft chakra javascript improper input validation vulnerability

Microsoft · Chakra Javascript

The Microsoft (1) Chakra JavaScript, (2) JScript, and (3) VBScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, 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."

7.5 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 17% · top 3.0% CWE-20 · Improper input validationCWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
7.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.6
17%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The Microsoft (1) Chakra JavaScript, (2) JScript, and (3) VBScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, 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."

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-3202), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.