How severe is CVE-2015-0032?

CVE-2015-0032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0032 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-2015-0032?

CVE-2015-0032 primarily affects Microsoft Vbscript. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0032?

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-2015-0032 published?

CVE-2015-0032 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0032

CVE-2015-0032 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Vbscript 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-399.

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-399
Affected product: Microsoft Vbscript
Published: 2015-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vbscript.dll in Microsoft VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, as used with Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0032?: vbscript.dll in Microsoft VBScript 5.6 through 5.8, as used with Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "VBScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-0032?: CVE-2015-0032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0032 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-2015-0032?: CVE-2015-0032 primarily affects Microsoft Vbscript. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0032?: 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-2015-0032 published?: CVE-2015-0032 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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