CVE-2016-7282 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge, leading to information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7282?
CVE-2016-7282 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 20 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7282?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2016-7282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frp2-ww75-g7h6.