How severe is CVE-2015-2526?

CVE-2015-2526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2526?

CVE-2015-2526 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2526?

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

When was CVE-2015-2526 published?

CVE-2015-2526 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2526

CVE-2015-2526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
Published: 2015-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service to an ASP.NET web site via crafted requests, aka "MVC Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2526?: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service to an ASP.NET web site via crafted requests, aka "MVC Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2526?: CVE-2015-2526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2526?: CVE-2015-2526 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2526?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2526 published?: CVE-2015-2526 was published on 2015-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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