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CVE-2018-15768: Insecure MySQL Configuration Vulnerability

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 9.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2018-11-30 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-732

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.

Affected products

• Dell OpenManage Network Manager: before 6.5.0 — fixed in 6.5.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.5.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105914
• https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln314610/dell-openmanage-network-manager-security-vulnerabilities
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45852/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105914
• https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln314610/dell-openmanage-network-manager-security-vulnerabilities
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45852/

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