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Cx Programmer CVE-2015-0988

LOW
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2015-10-06 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
2.1
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Omron CX-One CX-Programmer before 9.6 uses a reversible format for password storage in project source-code files, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Omron CX-One CX-Programmer before 9.6 uses a reversible format for password storage in project source-code files, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file. Affected products include: Omron Cx-Programmer. Version information: before 9.6.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Omron CX-One CX-Programmer before 9.6 uses a reversible format for password storage in project source-code files, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 82% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-programmer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2015-0987 CRITICAL
10.0 Oct 06

Omron CX-One CX-Programmer before 9.6, CJ2M PLC devices before 2.1, and CJ2H PLC devices before 1.5 rely on cleartext pa

CVE-2022-3398 CRITICAL
9.8 Oct 06

OMRON CX-Programmer 9.78 and prior is vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Write, which may allow an attacker to execute arbit

CVE-2022-3397 CRITICAL
9.8 Oct 06

OMRON CX-Programmer 9.78 and prior is vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Write, which may allow an attacker to execute arbit

CVE-2022-3396 CRITICAL
9.8 Oct 06

OMRON CX-Programmer 9.78 and prior is vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Write, which may allow an attacker to execute arbit

CVE-2023-22277 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Ver.9.79 and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerab

CVE-2023-22317 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Ver.9.79 and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerab

CVE-2023-22314 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Ver.9.79 and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerab

CVE-2023-38748 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Included in CX-One CXONE-AL[][]D-V4 V9.80 and earlier. Rated high s

CVE-2023-38747 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Included in CX-One CXONE-AL[][]D-V4 V9.80 and earlier.

CVE-2023-38746 HIGH
7.8 Aug 03

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability/issue exists in CX-Programmer Included in CX-One CXONE-AL[][]D-V4 V9.80 and earlier. Ra

CVE-2022-43667 HIGH
7.8 Dec 07

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier, which may lead to information disc

CVE-2022-43509 HIGH
7.8 Dec 07

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer v.9.77 and earlier, which may lead to information disclosure a

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