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CVE-2015-6138

UnknownEPSS 12.10%

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CVE-2015-6138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 12.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.10%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9
MicrosoftInternet Explorer10
MicrosoftInternet Explorer11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6138?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6138?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6138?
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