How severe is CVE-2015-6059?

CVE-2015-6059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6059?

CVE-2015-6059 primarily affects Microsoft Jscript. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6059?

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

When was CVE-2015-6059 published?

CVE-2015-6059 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6059

CVE-2015-6059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Jscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Jscript
Published: 2015-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6059?: The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6059?: CVE-2015-6059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6059?: CVE-2015-6059 primarily affects Microsoft Jscript. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6059 published?: CVE-2015-6059 was published on 2015-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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