What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6816?

CVE-2015-6816 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-6816?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-6816. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-6816?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-6816. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Fedora CVE-2015-6816

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-08-09 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Fedora Ganglia Web

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 09, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Ganglia Ganglia-Web. Version information: before 3.7.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.