How severe is CVE-2015-2489?

CVE-2015-2489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2489?

CVE-2015-2489 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2489?

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

When was CVE-2015-2489 published?

CVE-2015-2489 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2489

CVE-2015-2489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2489?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2489?: CVE-2015-2489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2489?: CVE-2015-2489 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2489 published?: CVE-2015-2489 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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