How severe is CVE-2015-1358?

CVE-2015-1358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1358?

CVE-2015-1358 affects Siemens Wincc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1358?

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

When was CVE-2015-1358 published?

CVE-2015-1358 was published on 2015-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1358

CVE-2015-1358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Wincc 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Siemens Wincc
Published: 2015-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The remote-management module in the (1) Multi Panels, (2) Comfort Panels, and (3) RT Advanced functionality in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) before 13 SP1 and in the (4) panels and (5) runtime functionality in SIMATIC WinCC flexible before 2008 SP3 Up7 does not properly encrypt credentials in transit, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine cleartext credentials by sniffing the network and conducting a decryption attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1358?: The remote-management module in the (1) Multi Panels, (2) Comfort Panels, and (3) RT Advanced functionality in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) before 13 SP1 and in the (4) panels and (5) runtime functionality in SIMATIC WinCC flexible before 2008 SP3 Up7 does not properly encrypt credentials in transit, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine cleartext credentials by sniffing the network and conducting a decryption attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-1358?: CVE-2015-1358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1358?: CVE-2015-1358 affects Siemens Wincc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1358?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1358 published?: CVE-2015-1358 was published on 2015-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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