How severe is CVE-2015-6039?

CVE-2015-6039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-6039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6039?

CVE-2015-6039 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6039?

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

When was CVE-2015-6039 published?

CVE-2015-6039 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6039

CVE-2015-6039 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation
Published: 2015-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted content in an Office Marketplace instance, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6039?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted content in an Office Marketplace instance, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6039?: CVE-2015-6039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-6039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6039?: CVE-2015-6039 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Foundation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6039 published?: CVE-2015-6039 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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