How severe is CVE-2014-2815?

CVE-2014-2815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-2815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2815?

CVE-2014-2815 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2815?

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

When was CVE-2014-2815 published?

CVE-2014-2815 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2815

CVE-2014-2815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Onenote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Onenote
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2815?: Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-2815?: CVE-2014-2815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2815?: CVE-2014-2815 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2815?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2815 published?: CVE-2014-2815 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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