CVE-2015-1692: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read the clipboard conten...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A crafted webpage could cause Internet Explorer 7 through 11 to disclose clipboard contents after user interaction. The business risk is accidental exposure of copied passwords, tokens, customer data, or internal text. Urgency depends on whether Internet Explorer is still used in your environment. Exposure is most likely in environments where Internet Explorer 7 through 11 remains available for web browsing or legacy application access. Systems that do not use affected Internet Explorer versions are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Prioritize this if Internet Explorer remains in business use. The issue is not presented as actively exploited, but clipboard disclosure can expose high-value secrets copied by users. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS15-043 where applicable.; Inventory endpoints that still allow Internet Explorer 7 through 11.; Restrict affected Internet Explorer use until vendor guidance is applied..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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