CVE-2016-0151

HIGHNVD 7.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-28), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 7.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 5 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
7.8
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS: 63%CVSS: 7.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS v3
7.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS
99.1%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

April 21, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0151
generic🟡 PoC Available

Microsoft Windows - CSRSS BaseSrvCheckVDM Session 0 Process Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-048) - Windows dos Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39740/
generic

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-048 - Important | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-048
generic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035544

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

All Vendor Advisories

(1)

Every vendor that published an advisory referencing this CVE — pulled from our cve_vendor_advisories aggregation. Click any row for the vendor's original advisory page.

Data Freshness Timeline

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  1. 2026-07-23 01:20 UTCEG score recompute
  2. 2026-07-23 00:07 UTCEG score recompute
  3. 2026-07-23 00:07 UTCVendor advisory
  4. 2026-07-23 00:07 UTCGHSA enrichment
  5. 2026-07-22 22:00 UTCEG score recompute
  6. 2026-07-22 20:19 UTCGHSA enrichment
  7. 2026-07-22 19:40 UTCCISA KEV update
  8. 2026-07-22 16:33 UTCEG score recompute
  9. 2026-07-22 16:33 UTCVendor advisory
  10. 2026-07-22 16:33 UTCGHSA enrichment
  11. 2026-07-22 14:04 UTCEPSS rescore
  12. 2026-07-22 12:48 UTCVendor advisory
  13. 2026-07-22 12:48 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  20. 2026-07-21 20:51 UTCVendor advisory
  21. 2026-07-21 20:51 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  23. 2026-07-21 17:04 UTCVendor advisory
  24. 2026-07-21 17:04 UTCGHSA enrichment
  25. 2026-07-21 15:21 UTCEPSS rescore
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  1. 2026-07-21 15:21 UTCEPSS rescore
  2. 2026-07-21 14:37 UTCCISA KEV update
  3. 2026-07-21 13:20 UTCVendor advisory
  4. 2026-07-21 13:20 UTCGHSA enrichment
  5. 2026-07-21 09:36 UTCVendor advisory
  6. 2026-07-21 09:36 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  17. 2026-07-20 14:52 UTCVendor advisory
  18. 2026-07-20 14:52 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  30. 2026-07-19 12:33 UTCVendor advisory
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  40. 2026-07-18 17:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  41. 2026-07-18 14:10 UTCVendor advisory
  42. 2026-07-18 14:10 UTCGHSA enrichment
  43. 2026-07-18 10:26 UTCEG score recompute
  44. 2026-07-18 10:26 UTCVendor advisory
  45. 2026-07-18 10:26 UTCGHSA enrichment
  46. 2026-07-18 10:00 UTCEPSS rescore
  47. 2026-07-18 06:42 UTCVendor advisory
  48. 2026-07-18 06:42 UTCGHSA enrichment
  49. 2026-07-18 02:58 UTCVendor advisory
  50. 2026-07-18 02:58 UTCGHSA enrichment
  51. 2026-07-17 23:14 UTCVendor advisory
  52. 2026-07-17 23:14 UTCGHSA enrichment
  53. 2026-07-17 19:29 UTCVendor advisory
  54. 2026-07-17 19:29 UTCGHSA enrichment
  55. 2026-07-17 15:45 UTCVendor advisory
  56. 2026-07-17 15:45 UTCGHSA enrichment
  57. 2026-07-17 12:01 UTCVendor advisory
  58. 2026-07-17 12:01 UTCGHSA enrichment
  59. 2026-07-17 08:17 UTCEG score recompute
  60. 2026-07-17 08:17 UTCVendor advisory
  61. 2026-07-17 08:17 UTCGHSA enrichment
  62. 2026-07-17 04:33 UTCVendor advisory
  63. 2026-07-17 04:33 UTCGHSA enrichment
  64. 2026-07-17 00:49 UTCVendor advisory
  65. 2026-07-17 00:49 UTCGHSA enrichment
  66. 2026-07-16 21:06 UTCVendor advisory
  67. 2026-07-16 21:05 UTCGHSA enrichment
  68. 2026-07-16 17:21 UTCVendor advisory
  69. 2026-07-16 17:21 UTCGHSA enrichment
  70. 2026-07-16 17:04 UTCCISA KEV update
  71. 2026-07-16 13:37 UTCGHSA enrichment
  72. 2026-07-16 09:54 UTCVendor advisory
  73. 2026-07-16 09:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
  74. 2026-07-16 06:10 UTCVendor advisory
  75. 2026-07-16 06:10 UTCGHSA enrichment

Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-39740✓ verified
    First seen Apr 27, 2016

    Microsoft Windows - CSRSS BaseSrvCheckVDM Session 0 Process Creation Privilege Escalation (MS16-048)

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-0151?
CVE-2016-0151 is a high vulnerability published on April 12, 2016. The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass…
When was CVE-2016-0151 disclosed?
CVE-2016-0151 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 12, 2016, with the most recent update on April 21, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2016-0151 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-0151 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on March 28, 2022, affecting Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS). KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0151?
CVE-2016-0151 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0151?
CVE-2016-0151 affects Microsoft Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS). The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2016-0151?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0151, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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