CVE-2015-6136
CVE-2015-6136 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Jscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Jscript
- Published:
- Last modified:
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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6136?
- 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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2015-6136?
- CVE-2015-6136 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6136 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6136?
- CVE-2015-6136 primarily affects Microsoft Jscript. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6136?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-6136 published?
- CVE-2015-6136 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034315
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034317
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-591
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-592
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-593
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-594
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-595
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-597
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-124
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-126
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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