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Family: Databases --> Category: infos
MySQL Remote Insecure Default Password Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks Default unpassword MySQL accounts
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
An unpassworded database server is listening on the remote port.
Description :
The remote host is running MySQL, an open-source database server. It
is possible to connect to the remote database using one of the
following unpassworded accounts :
- root
- anonymous
This may allow a possible hacker to launch further attacks against the
database.
Solution :
Disable the anonymous account or set a password for the root account.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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