What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6918?

CVE-2015-6918 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-6918?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-6918. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Salt 2015 CVE-2015-6918

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-10-10 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Salt 2015

6.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2017 - 16:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

salt before 2015.5.5 leaks git usernames and passwords to the log.

AnalysisAI

salt before 2015.5.5 leaks git usernames and passwords to the log. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. salt before 2015.5.5 leaks git usernames and passwords to the log. Affected products include: Saltstack Salt 2015. Version information: before 2015.5.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.