How severe is CVE-2015-2239?

CVE-2015-2239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2239?

CVE-2015-2239 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2239?

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

When was CVE-2015-2239 published?

CVE-2015-2239 was published on 2015-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2239

CVE-2015-2239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, when Instant Extended mode is used, does not properly consider the interaction between the "1993 search" features and restore-from-disk RELOAD transitions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof the address bar for a search-results page by leveraging (1) a compromised search engine or (2) an XSS vulnerability in a search engine, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1231.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2239?: Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, when Instant Extended mode is used, does not properly consider the interaction between the "1993 search" features and restore-from-disk RELOAD transitions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof the address bar for a search-results page by leveraging (1) a compromised search engine or (2) an XSS vulnerability in a search engine, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1231.
How severe is CVE-2015-2239?: CVE-2015-2239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2239?: CVE-2015-2239 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2239 published?: CVE-2015-2239 was published on 2015-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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