How severe is CVE-2015-6037?

CVE-2015-6037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-6037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6037?

CVE-2015-6037 primarily affects Microsoft Excel Web App. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6037?

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

When was CVE-2015-6037 published?

CVE-2015-6037 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6037

CVE-2015-6037 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Web App with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Excel Web App
Published: 2015-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Excel Web App 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Microsoft Office Web Apps XSS Spoofing Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6037?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Excel Web App 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Microsoft Office Web Apps XSS Spoofing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6037?: CVE-2015-6037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-6037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6037?: CVE-2015-6037 primarily affects Microsoft Excel Web App. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6037?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6037 published?: CVE-2015-6037 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel_web_app:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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