CVE-2015-0072

Name: CVE-2015-0072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-07T19:59:07.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 71.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an IFRAME element that triggers a redirect, a second IFRAME element that does not trigger a redirect, and an eval of a WindowProxy object, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS).". EPSS estimates a 71.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an IFRAME element that triggers a redirect, a second IFRAME element that does not trigger a redirect, and an eval of a WindowProxy object, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

71.70%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0072?

How severe is CVE-2015-0072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0072?

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Source: NVD / NIST