Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-2509?

Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-2509 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-2509 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-2509?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-2509?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-2509 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-2509

CriticalPublic exploit

Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability."

Published Sep 8, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-2509 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows 8 (Microsoft), Windows 8.1 (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

9.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

71%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows VistaMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-284 Improper Access Control

References

advisory38151
advisoryhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/fileformat/ms15_100_mcl_exe
advisory76594
advisory1033499
patchMS15-100

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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