What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0996?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-0996. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Aveva Edge CVE-2015-0996

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2015-03-29 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Schneider Electric Information Disclosure Aveva Edge Wonderware Intouch 2014

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 29, 2015 - 10:59 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. 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. Affected products include: Aveva Aveva Edge, Schneider-Electric Wonderware Intouch 2014. Version information: before 7.1.3.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.