How severe is CVE-2015-0997?

CVE-2015-0997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0997?

CVE-2015-0997 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-2015-0997?

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

When was CVE-2015-0997 published?

CVE-2015-0997 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0997

CVE-2015-0997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Aveva Edge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd 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 provide an HMI user interface that lists all valid usernames, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force password-guessing attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0997?: 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 provide an HMI user interface that lists all valid usernames, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force password-guessing attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-0997?: CVE-2015-0997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0997?: CVE-2015-0997 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-2015-0997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0997 published?: CVE-2015-0997 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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