CVE-2015-4669: The MySQL "root" user in Xsuite 2.x does not have a password set, which allows local users to access databases

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-4669 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting xsuite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MySQL "root" user in Xsuite 2.x does not have a password set, which allows local users to access databases on the system.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xceedium

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-25 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xceedium xsuite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.0 · 2.4.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xsuite || rpm -q xsuite || xsuite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xsuite sudo apt install xsuite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold xsuite

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xsuite sudo dnf downgrade xsuite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xsuite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Xceedium Xsuite - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-4669?

xsuite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4669 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4669 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-4669 affect?

CVE-2015-4669 affects xsuite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The MySQL "root" user in Xsuite 2.x does not have a password set, which allows local users to access databases on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2015-4669?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

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References

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