CVE-2015-0016
Confirmed PUBLISHEDDirectory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted pathname in an executable file, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Directory Traversal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
- CVE Published
- Jan 13, 2015
- Exploitation Reported
- May 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS15-004 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- 62076 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/62076
- 35983 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983
- 71965 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965
- 1031524 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524
Show 4 more references
- ms-windows-cve20150016-priv-esc(99515) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515
- win-ms15kb3025421-update(99516) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516
- blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-001... blog.trendmicro.com · CVE Record http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/cve-2015-0...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Deskt... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-05-25 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms15_004_tswbproxy.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-05-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:03:00 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms15_004_tswbproxy.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:03 UTC about 1 year ago15:03 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:03 UTC about 1 year ago15:03 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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22:00 UTC over 11 years ago22:00 UTC · over 11 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 11 years ago00:00 UTC · over 11 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2015-0016
{
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"title": "Directory traversal vulnerability in the TS WebProxy (aka TSWbPrxy) component...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}