CVE-2018-15768

MEDIUM

Dell OpenManage Network Manager < 6.5.0 - Insecure MySQL File System Access Control

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-15768. PoCs published by KoreLogic.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages default MySQL credentials in Dell OpenManage Network Manager to write a JSP backdoor to the web server directory, enabling remote command execution as root. It demonstrates privilege escalation via SQL injection and file write capabilities.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by KoreLogic · pythonwebappslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45852

This exploit leverages default MySQL credentials in Dell OpenManage Network Manager to write a JSP backdoor to the web server directory, enabling remote command execution as root. It demonstrates privilege escalation via SQL injection and file write capabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Dell OpenManage Network Manager 6.2.0.51 SP3
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to MySQL port (3306) · Default credentials unchanged · Access to HTTP port (8080) for backdoor interaction
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105914
Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45852/

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0905
EPSS Percentile 94.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
dell/openmanage_network_manager < 6.5.0
Published Nov 30, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026