CVE-2018-15768 Insecure MySQL Configuration Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Insecure default MySQL configuration in Dell OpenManage Network Manager allows attackers to read and modify files on the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-15768?

CVE-2018-15768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Network Manager, published on 30 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15768?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Openmanage Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15768?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-15768 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-15768 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grg9-5jg7-hgw6.

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