How severe is CVE-2015-1728?

CVE-2015-1728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-1728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1728?

CVE-2015-1728 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1728?

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-2015-1728 published?

CVE-2015-1728 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1728

CVE-2015-1728 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2015-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1728?: Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 through 12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DataObject on a web site, aka "Windows Media Player RCE via DataObject Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-1728?: CVE-2015-1728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-1728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1728?: CVE-2015-1728 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1728?: 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-2015-1728 published?: CVE-2015-1728 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10.00.00.3646:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10.00.00.3990:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10.00.00.4019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10.00.00.4036:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11.0.5721.5145:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11.0.5721.5230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11.0.6000.6324:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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