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CVE-2016-7188

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 3.66% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-10-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2016-7188
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
3.66%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The Standard Collector Service in Windows Diagnostics Hub in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."