CVE-2015-0016

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."

CVSS v3.1 NVD

7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 NVD

9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

75.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 100th percentile

CISA KEV

added 2022-05-25

Published

2015-01-13

Updated

2025-10-22

Proof-of-concept exploits (2)

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130201/MS15-004-Microsoft-Remote-Desktop-Services-We…
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983

Metasploit modules (1)

• rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms15_004_tswbproxy…

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35983

Security advisories

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-004
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71965
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031524
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99515
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99516

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry