How severe is CVE-2015-6061?

CVE-2015-6061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6061?

CVE-2015-6061 primarily affects Microsoft Lync. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6061?

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

When was CVE-2015-6061 published?

CVE-2015-6061 was published on 2015-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6061

CVE-2015-6061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Lync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Lync
Published: 2015-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010 and 2013 SP1, Lync 2010 Attendee, and Lync Room System allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an instant-message session, aka "Server Input Validation Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6061?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010 and 2013 SP1, Lync 2010 Attendee, and Lync Room System allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an instant-message session, aka "Server Input Validation Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6061?: CVE-2015-6061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6061?: CVE-2015-6061 primarily affects Microsoft Lync. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6061 published?: CVE-2015-6061 was published on 2015-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:*:*:attendee:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync_room_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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