MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2015-6164

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 improperly implements a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site,...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 improperly implements a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-6164?

CVE-2015-6164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 improperly implements a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site,...

How severe is CVE-2015-6164?

CVE-2015-6164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6164?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.