CVE-2015-0996

Description

Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 and InTouch Machine Edition 2014 before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 rely on a hardcoded cleartext password to control read access to Project files and Project Configuration files, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by discovering this password.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2015-054-01 patch vendor advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-085-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2015-054-02 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0996?
CVE-2015-0996 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0996?
To fix CVE-2015-0996, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-0996 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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