How severe is CVE-2015-1715?

CVE-2015-1715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-1715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1715?

CVE-2015-1715 affects Microsoft Silverlight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1715?

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-2015-1715 published?

CVE-2015-1715 was published on 2015-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1715

CVE-2015-1715 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Silverlight
Published: 2015-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.40416.00 allows remote attackers to bypass intended integrity-level restrictions via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Out of Browser Application Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1715?: Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.40416.00 allows remote attackers to bypass intended integrity-level restrictions via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Out of Browser Application Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-1715?: CVE-2015-1715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-1715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1715?: CVE-2015-1715 affects Microsoft Silverlight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1715?: 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-2015-1715 published?: CVE-2015-1715 was published on 2015-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:silverlight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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