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CVE-2016-3236

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 76.77%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-06-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 76.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2016-3236
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
76.77%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The Web Proxy Auto Discovery (WPAD) protocol implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandles proxy discovery, which allows remote attackers to redirect network traffic via unspecified vectors, aka "Windows WPAD Proxy Discovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."