How severe is CVE-2015-0340?

CVE-2015-0340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0340?

CVE-2015-0340 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0340?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0340 published?

CVE-2015-0340 was published on 2015-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0340

CVE-2015-0340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2015-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.451 on Linux allows remote attackers to bypass intended file-upload restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0340?: Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.451 on Linux allows remote attackers to bypass intended file-upload restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0340?: CVE-2015-0340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0340?: CVE-2015-0340 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0340 published?: CVE-2015-0340 was published on 2015-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.145:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.176:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.179:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.167:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.189:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.223:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.239:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.246:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.257:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.287:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.296:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.305:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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