CVE-2018-15768

Public Exploit
Insecure MySQL Configuration Vulnerability

Description

Dell OpenManage Network Manager versions prior to 6.5.0 enabled read/write access to the file system for MySQL users due to insecure default configuration setting for the embedded MySQL database.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 27.75% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell OpenManage Network Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15768?
CVE-2018-15768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15768?
To fix CVE-2018-15768, 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-2018-15768 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-15768 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-15768?
CVE-2018-15768 affects Dell OpenManage Network Manager.
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