CVE-2015-1263

Name: CVE-2015-1263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-20T10:59:15.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Spellcheck API implementation in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.65 does not use an HTTPS session for downloading a Hunspell dictionary, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to deliver incorrect spelling suggestions or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Spellcheck API implementation in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.65 does not use an HTTPS session for downloading a Hunspell dictionary, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to deliver incorrect spelling suggestions or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-17

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 42.0.2311.152
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1263?

How severe is CVE-2015-1263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1263?

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Source: NVD / NIST