How severe is CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-0996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 primarily affects Aveva Aveva Edge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0996 published?

CVE-2015-0996 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0996

CVE-2015-0996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Aveva Aveva Edge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Aveva Aveva Edge
Published: 2015-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0996?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2015-0996?: CVE-2015-0996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-0996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0996?: CVE-2015-0996 primarily affects Aveva Aveva Edge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0996 published?: CVE-2015-0996 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:aveva_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:wonderware_intouch_2014:*:*:*:*:machine:*:*:*

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