How severe is CVE-2010-0815?

CVE-2010-0815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0815?

CVE-2010-0815 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0815?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0815 published?

CVE-2010-0815 was published on 2010-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0815

CVE-2010-0815 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications
Published: 2010-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VBE6.DLL in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System SP1 and SP2, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and VBA SDK 6.3 through 6.5 does not properly search for ActiveX controls that are embedded in documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "VBE6.DLL Stack Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0815?: VBE6.DLL in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System SP1 and SP2, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and VBA SDK 6.3 through 6.5 does not properly search for ActiveX controls that are embedded in documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "VBE6.DLL Stack Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0815?: CVE-2010-0815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0815?: CVE-2010-0815 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0815?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0815 published?: CVE-2010-0815 was published on 2010-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_basic_for_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_basic_sdk:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_basic_sdk:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_basic_sdk:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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