CVE-2015-2525Windows 10 Vulnerability
Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass intended filesystem restrictions and delete arbitrary…
Published Sep 8, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-2525 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows 8 (Microsoft) and 6 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 31% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass intended filesystem restrictions and delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka "Windows Task File Deletion Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 7Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 8Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 8.1Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows RtMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisory76653
- advisory1033494
- patchMS15-102
- exploitExploitDB-38200
- exploit38200
FAQ
Common Questions.
Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to bypass intended filesystem restrictions and delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka "Windo…
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft); Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8 (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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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