CVE-2015-0996 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can access sensitive project files using a hardcoded cleartext password in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-0996?

CVE-2015-0996 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0996?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Aveva Aveva Edge, Schneider-Electric Wonderware Intouch 2014.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-0996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jjq-x889-r334.

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