How severe is CVE-2015-7908?

CVE-2015-7908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-7908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7908?

CVE-2015-7908 primarily affects Honeywell Midas Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7908 published?

CVE-2015-7908 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7908

CVE-2015-7908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Midas Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Honeywell Midas Firmware
Published: 2015-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Honeywell Midas gas detectors before 1.13b3 and Midas Black gas detectors before 2.13b3 allow remote attackers to discover cleartext passwords by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7908?: Honeywell Midas gas detectors before 1.13b3 and Midas Black gas detectors before 2.13b3 allow remote attackers to discover cleartext passwords by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2015-7908?: CVE-2015-7908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-7908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7908?: CVE-2015-7908 primarily affects Honeywell Midas Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7908 published?: CVE-2015-7908 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-309-02

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:midas_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:midas_black_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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