CVE-2015-3201: Thermostat before 2.0.0 uses world-readable permissions for the web.xml configuration file, which allows local

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-3201?

thermostat: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-3201 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-3201 affect?

CVE-2015-3201 affects thermostat. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Thermostat before 2.0.0 uses world-readable permissions for the web.xml configuration file, which allows local users to obtain user credentials by reading the file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-3201?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2015-3201 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting thermostat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Thermostat before 2.0.0 uses world-readable permissions for the web.xml configuration file, which allows local users to obtain user credentials by reading the file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-06-08 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat thermostat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thermostat || rpm -q thermostat || thermostat --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thermostat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thermostat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-3201?

thermostat: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-3201 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-3201 affect?

CVE-2015-3201 affects thermostat. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Thermostat before 2.0.0 uses world-readable permissions for the web.xml configuration file, which allows local users to obtain user credentials by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-3201?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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