How severe is CVE-2018-15768?

CVE-2018-15768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15768?

CVE-2018-15768 affects Dell Openmanage Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-15768 published?

CVE-2018-15768 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15768

CVE-2018-15768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Network Manager
Published: 2018-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15768?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-15768?: CVE-2018-15768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15768?: CVE-2018-15768 affects Dell Openmanage Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15768 published?: CVE-2018-15768 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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