CVE-2015-6816

CVE-2015-6816 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ganglia Ganglia-web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Description

ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6816?
ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2015-6816?
CVE-2015-6816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6816 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6816?
CVE-2015-6816 primarily affects Ganglia Ganglia-web. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6816?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6816 published?
CVE-2015-6816 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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