CVE-2015-7921

Name: CVE-2015-7921
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-06T23:59:02.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7921 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The FTP server in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of these credentials.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FTP server in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 has hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of these credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.97%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Ex-Ed	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedls	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedv	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexgrpls	<= 4.0.4

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-096-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-096-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7921?

How severe is CVE-2015-7921?

CVE-2015-7921 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7921?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST