MEDIUM
CVE-2015-3943
CWE-200Published: January 15, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to read sensitive cleartext information about e-mail project accounts via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-3943 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
advantech1 product(s)
webaccess
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-014-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-014-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-3943
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 15, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-3943 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.