CVE-2016-6531
Open Dental MySQL Root Password Hardcoded Weakness
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2016, 10:59 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 12, 2025, 10:46 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-6531.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619767 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/GWAN-ACVSBM | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92780 | |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619767 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/GWAN-ACVSBM | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92780 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619767 Added Reference http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/GWAN-ACVSBM Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92780 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 04, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag CERT/CC disputed -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** 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." 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92780 [No Types Assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:opendental:opendental:16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/GWAN-ACVSBM No Types Assigned http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/GWAN-ACVSBM Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Changed Reference Type http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619767 No Types Assigned http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619767 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Added CWE CWE-255 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-6531 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-6531
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
3.27 }} -1.73%
score
0.86013
percentile