# CVE-2016-0162: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Inter

- Severity: CVSS 4.3 (Medium), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-05-24, remediation due 2022-06-14
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Published: 2016-04-12 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

Microsoft Internet Explorer is affected by this vulnerability. A remote attacker could use specially crafted JavaScript on a web page to learn whether certain files exist on a user's system, which exposes information that should remain private.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

## What to do

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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

The flaw is an information disclosure bug in Internet Explorer. Crafted JavaScript can reveal whether particular files exist on the affected browser's system.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The checked facts name Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 on affected Windows versions, as listed in the bulletin's vulnerability severity table. The facts do not give exact build numbers, so the browser version can be checked under Help, About Internet Explorer, and the Windows version under Settings, System, About.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

### What should I do about it?

The checked facts do not list a fixed build or an upgrade target. Check the Microsoft security bulletin for the update that covers this CVE.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-05-24, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2016-0162

### What if there's no patch?

The checked facts do not list a workaround or mitigation for this CVE. Only the bulletin's own guidance applies.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

## Related

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939

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