HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-7645
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2015-7645

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:85.50%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.3th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS
Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

Adobe Flash Player is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via a crafted SWF file. The high EPSS score of 0.85495 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, making this a serious security risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers are leveraging crafted SWF files to execute arbitrary code.

Recommended Action

Users should update Adobe Flash Player to the latest secure version or consider uninstalling it if not strictly necessary. Ensure web browsers and operating systems are configured to block or limit Flash content.

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-2015-7645 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-2015-7645 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Adobe
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-7645
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)85.50%
PublishedMar 3, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-7645 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.