What is the severity of CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information through hardcoded cleartext passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0996?

To fix CVE-2015-0996, update to Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio version 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 affects users of Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio versions before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 and InTouch Machine Edition 2014 before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4.

Can local users exploit CVE-2015-0996?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-0996 to gain access to sensitive information due to the reliance on hardcoded cleartext passwords.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-0996

low

2.1

CWE

200

29/3/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-0996: Infoleak

Q: What kinds of sensitive information are affected by CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 can lead to unauthorized access to Project files and Project Configuration files containing sensitive information.

First published: Sun Mar 29 2015(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AVEVA Edge	<7.1.3.4
Wonderware InTouch	<7.1.3.4

Remedy

http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2015-054-01

Remedy

http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2015-054-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0996?
CVE-2015-0996 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information through hardcoded cleartext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0996?
To fix CVE-2015-0996, update to Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio version 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 or later.
What kinds of sensitive information are affected by CVE-2015-0996?
CVE-2015-0996 can lead to unauthorized access to Project files and Project Configuration files containing sensitive information.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0996?
CVE-2015-0996 affects users of Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio versions before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4 and InTouch Machine Edition 2014 before 7.1.3.4 SP3 Patch 4.
Can local users exploit CVE-2015-0996?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-0996 to gain access to sensitive information due to the reliance on hardcoded cleartext passwords.

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