CVE-2015-1769

CRITICALNVD 6.69.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-25), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 6.6 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 4%CVSS: 6.6Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc activeExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

Mount Manager 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 mishandles symlinks, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting a crafted USB device, aka "Mount Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS v3
6.6
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
4%
EPSS %ILE
90%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

August 15, 2015

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated May 20, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-1769
generic

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-085 - Important | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-085
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033244
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Archived MSDN and TechNet Blogs | Microsoft Learn

http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2015/08/11/defending-against-cve-2015-1769-a-logical-issue-exploited-via-a-malicious-usb-stick.aspx

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 57× in last 7d / 215× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

Showing the most recent 100 of 649 total refreshes for this CVE.

  1. 2026-08-21 19:40 UTCGHSA enrichment
  2. 2026-08-21 16:49 UTCCISA KEV update
  3. 2026-08-21 15:26 UTCGHSA enrichment
  4. 2026-08-21 11:11 UTCGHSA enrichment
  5. 2026-08-21 06:53 UTCGHSA enrichment
  6. 2026-08-21 02:37 UTCEG score recompute
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  8. 2026-08-20 22:50 UTCEPSS rescore
  9. 2026-08-20 22:22 UTCGHSA enrichment
  10. 2026-08-20 18:08 UTCGHSA enrichment
  11. 2026-08-20 17:06 UTCCISA KEV update
  12. 2026-08-20 13:54 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  16. 2026-08-19 20:56 UTCEG score recompute
  17. 2026-08-19 20:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
  18. 2026-08-19 17:33 UTCCISA KEV update
  19. 2026-08-19 16:59 UTCEPSS rescore
  20. 2026-08-19 16:40 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  1. 2026-08-18 16:58 UTCCISA KEV update
  2. 2026-08-18 15:09 UTCEG score recompute
  3. 2026-08-18 15:09 UTCGHSA enrichment
  4. 2026-08-18 13:43 UTCEPSS rescore
  5. 2026-08-18 10:53 UTCGHSA enrichment
  6. 2026-08-18 06:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  8. 2026-08-17 22:10 UTCGHSA enrichment
  9. 2026-08-17 17:55 UTCEG score recompute
  10. 2026-08-17 17:55 UTCGHSA enrichment
  11. 2026-08-17 13:56 UTCCISA KEV update
  12. 2026-08-17 13:38 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  19. 2026-08-16 14:51 UTCEPSS rescore
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  22. 2026-08-16 03:45 UTCEG score recompute
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  24. 2026-08-16 02:09 UTCEPSS rescore
  25. 2026-08-15 23:31 UTCGHSA enrichment
  26. 2026-08-15 19:17 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  28. 2026-08-15 10:49 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  30. 2026-08-15 02:20 UTCEG score recompute
  31. 2026-08-15 02:20 UTCGHSA enrichment
  32. 2026-08-15 01:25 UTCEPSS rescore
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  38. 2026-08-14 00:56 UTCEG score recompute
  39. 2026-08-14 00:56 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  47. 2026-08-12 15:02 UTCEG score recompute
  48. 2026-08-12 15:02 UTCGHSA enrichment
  49. 2026-08-12 13:46 UTCEPSS rescore
  50. 2026-08-12 10:48 UTCGHSA enrichment
  51. 2026-08-12 06:33 UTCGHSA enrichment
  52. 2026-08-12 02:19 UTCGHSA enrichment
  53. 2026-08-11 22:05 UTCGHSA enrichment
  54. 2026-08-11 19:32 UTCCISA KEV update
  55. 2026-08-11 17:51 UTCGHSA enrichment
  56. 2026-08-11 13:36 UTCEG score recompute
  57. 2026-08-11 13:36 UTCGHSA enrichment
  58. 2026-08-11 09:22 UTCGHSA enrichment
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  60. 2026-08-11 00:53 UTCGHSA enrichment
  61. 2026-08-10 20:39 UTCGHSA enrichment
  62. 2026-08-10 16:25 UTCEG score recompute
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  69. 2026-08-09 15:00 UTCEG score recompute
  70. 2026-08-09 15:00 UTCGHSA enrichment
  71. 2026-08-09 13:42 UTCEPSS rescore
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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2015-1769?
CVE-2015-1769 is a critical vulnerability published on August 15, 2015. Mount Manager 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 mishandles symlinks, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code by connecting…
When was CVE-2015-1769 disclosed?
CVE-2015-1769 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 15, 2015, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2015-1769 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2015-1769 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 25, 2022, affecting Microsoft Windows. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1769?
CVE-2015-1769 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.6 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2015-1769?
CVE-2015-1769 affects Microsoft Windows. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2015-1769?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-1769, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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