CVE-2016-6531 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Open Dental uses a hardcoded MySQL root password, allowing remote attackers with network access to gain administrative database control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6531?
CVE-2016-6531 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Open Dental 16.1 and earlier has a hardcoded MySQL root password, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging access to intranet TCP port 3306. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the "vulnerability note ... is factually false ... there is indeed a default blank password, but it can be changed ... We recommend that users change it, each customer receives direction.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6531?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opendental Opendental.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6531?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6531 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6531 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j86-635w-m5fj.