Is CVE-2015-0016 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-0016 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2015-0016 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2015-0016 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0016?

CVE-2015-0016 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2015-0016

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:92.49%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows TS WebProxy Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to escalate privileges. With an EPSS score of 0.92494 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV, this flaw is highly likely to be exploited and poses a significant risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV, confirming its active use by threat actors. The remote nature of the attack vector makes it particularly dangerous for privilege escalation.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address the directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy component. Implement least privilege principles and restrict network access to sensitive services.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-0016 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2015-0016 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.