Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2014-2815 is rated High Risk (74.7/100): CVSS High severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 43.78%, 99th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. EPSS rose +29.93% over the last day, indicating growing attacker interest. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 13.85% | 43.78% | +29.93% |
| 2 | 2026-05-28 | 19.61% | 13.85% | -5.76% |
| 3 | 2026-03-03 | — | 19.61% | — |
Full EPSS history (18 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | 3.1 | HIGH |
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2.8 | 5.9 | [email protected] |
| 9.3 | 2.0 | HIGH |
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8.6 | 10.0 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/08/12/assessing-risk-for-the-august-2014-security-updates.aspx | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164419/Microsoft-Office-OneNote-2007-Remote-Code-Execution.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/60672 | Not Applicable |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69098 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030717 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-048 | Patch Vendor Advisory |