CVE-2013-0015

Name: CVE-2013-0015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-02-13T12:04:11.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0015 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly perform auto-selection of the Shift JIS encoding, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site that triggers cross-domain scrolling events, aka "Shift JIS Character Encoding Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 15.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly perform auto-selection of the Shift JIS encoding, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site that triggers cross-domain scrolling events, aka "Shift JIS Character Encoding Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.85%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-009
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16371
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-009
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16371

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0015?

How severe is CVE-2013-0015?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0015 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0015?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST