CVE-2016-6531
CriticalSummary
Open Dental 16.1 and earlier has a hardcoded MySQL root password, allowing remote attackers to gain administrative access by leveraging access to intranet TCP port 3306.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to data loss or security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to change the default MySQL root password to a strong password to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
Original NVD description (English source)
Open Dental 16.1 and earlier has a hardcoded MySQL root password, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging access to intranet TCP port 3306. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the "vulnerability note ... is factually false ... there is indeed a default blank password, but it can be changed ... We recommend that users change it, each customer receives direction.