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CVE-2015-1009

1.7 · LOW

Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio before 7.1.3.5 Patch 5 and Wonderware InTouch Machine Edition through 7.1 SP3 Patch 4 use cleartext for project-window password storage, which allows local us…

Published Aug 1, 2015indusoftCWE-200EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2015-1009 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting indusoft web_studio. It was published on August 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio before 7.1.3.5 Patch 5 and Wonderware InTouch Machine Edition through 7.1 SP3 Patch 4 use cleartext for project-window password storage, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from indusoft. Update web_studio to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
indusoftweb_studio0Affected
wonderwareintouch0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1009?

CVE-2015-1009 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting indusoft web_studio. It was published on August 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-1009?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from indusoft. Update web_studio to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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