Is CVE-2015-7931 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-7931 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-7931 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-7931 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-7931?

CVE-2015-7931 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2015-7931

CWE-20Published: December 24, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Java client in Adcon Telemetry A840 Telemetry Gateway Base Station does not authenticate the station device, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices and obtain sensitive information by reading cleartext packet data, related to the lack of SSL support.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-7931 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.