CVE-2015-7931

CVE-2015-7931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adcon A840 Telemetry Gateway Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The Java client in Adcon Telemetry A840 Telemetry Gateway Base Station does not authenticate the station device, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices and obtain sensitive information by reading cleartext packet data, related to the lack of SSL support.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7931?
The Java client in Adcon Telemetry A840 Telemetry Gateway Base Station does not authenticate the station device, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices and obtain sensitive information by reading cleartext packet data, related to the lack of SSL support.
How severe is CVE-2015-7931?
CVE-2015-7931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-7931 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7931?
CVE-2015-7931 affects Adcon A840 Telemetry Gateway Base Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7931?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7931 published?
CVE-2015-7931 was published on 2015-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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