Is CVE-2015-7743 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-7743 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-7743?

CVE-2015-7743 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2015-7743?

Patch guidance is available from paessler security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2015-7743.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-7743?

1 product: paessler prtg network monitor.

CVE-2015-7743 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

XML external entity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before 16.2.23.3077/3078 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by creating a new HTTP XML/REST Value sensor that accesses a crafted XML file.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-611 · XML External Entity (XXE)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PAESSLER
Published: 1/23/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2015-7743

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