How severe is CVE-2015-7893?

CVE-2015-7893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7893?

CVE-2015-7893 affects Samsung Galaxy S6. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7893?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7893 published?

CVE-2015-7893 was published on 2017-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7893

CVE-2015-7893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S6 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy S6
Published: 2017-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SecEmailUI in Samsung Galaxy S6 does not sanitize HTML email content, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7893?: SecEmailUI in Samsung Galaxy S6 does not sanitize HTML email content, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2015-7893?: CVE-2015-7893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7893?: CVE-2015-7893 affects Samsung Galaxy S6. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7893 published?: CVE-2015-7893 was published on 2017-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_s6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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