CVE-2015-6816

ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication

published August 9, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky authentication bypass haunts ganglia-web before version 3.7.1, putting your data at risk! Think of it like a concert with a faulty security check at the entrance — anyone can just stroll right in without a ticket! 🎟️ This vulnerability could allow attackers to waltz into your system without any credentials, potentially gaining access to sensitive monitoring data. Imagine an uninvited guest crashing your party and having access to everything — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a concert with a faulty security check at the entrance — anyone can just stroll right in without a ticket! 🎟️ The authentication bypass in ganglia-web allows remote attackers to interact with the application without proper verification, making it a serious concern for system integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to waltz into your system without any credentials, potentially gaining access to sensitive monitoring data. Imagine an uninvited guest crashing your party and having access to everything — absolutely devastating! To safeguard your installation, upgrade ganglia-web to version 3.7.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review user permissions and consider implementing extra security measures like IP whitelisting. 🛡️ You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be the hero of your own security story! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03562 · 89.3th percentile
Published
2017-08-09T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 18:00Z
    ganglia-web before 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication
    cvelistv5