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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2015-7224

puppetlabs-mysql 3.1.0 through 3.6.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging creation of a database account without a password when a 'mysql_user' user parameter contains a host ...

Vulnerability Description

puppetlabs-mysql 3.1.0 through 3.6.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging creation of a database account without a password when a 'mysql_user' user parameter contains a host with a netmask.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppetlabs-Mysql>= 3.1.0, <= 3.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7224?

CVE-2015-7224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). puppetlabs-mysql 3.1.0 through 3.6.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging creation of a database account without a password when a 'mysql_user' user parameter contains a host ...

How severe is CVE-2015-7224?

CVE-2015-7224 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7224?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Puppetlabs-Mysql.