CVE-2016-7189

high

Description

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vr4j-gj8q-m89v

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-119

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036993

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93427

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-10-14

Updated: 2026-06-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

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