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Critical· 9.2

CVE-2026-48242

Open ISES Tickets versions before 3.44.2 contain hardcoded MySQL database credentials in the import_mdb.php file. These credentials are stored in the public source code repository, so anyone who can read the code can obtain valid connection details. The exposed credentials could allow an attacker to access the database directly.

publishedMay 21, 2026
last modifiedJul 23, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.2
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
22th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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auto-deletes from the system
counting…on Sep 6, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

Users running Open ISES Tickets versions older than 3.44.2, especially those who have not removed the hardcoded credentials from the source code.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker who discovers the hardcoded credentials can connect to the MySQL database, read sensitive data, and potentially modify or delete records, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the application’s data.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.2 reflects the high impact of exposed credentials that grant full access to the database. Because the attacker can read, modify, or delete data without any authentication, the vulnerability scores high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

04

What to do about it

no official fix yet
interim mitigations
  • Inspect the import_mdb.php file for hardcoded database credentials and replace them with secure, non-hardcoded configuration.

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

NVD description

05

Timeline

  1. May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 · 12d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Attack requirementsNone
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →
CVE-2026-48242: Open ISES Tickets versions before 3.44.2 contain hardcoded MySQL datab · Vulnary