CVE-2018-15719

Description

Open Dental before version 18.4 installs a mysql database and uses the default credentials of "root" with a blank password. This allows anyone on the network with access to the server to access all database information.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: Open Dental Open Dental
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-44 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15719?
CVE-2018-15719 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15719?
To fix CVE-2018-15719, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-15719 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15719 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-15719?
CVE-2018-15719 affects Open Dental Open Dental.
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