CVE-2006-5288

Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances before 2.1.34.0 have a default administrator username "root" and password "password," which allows remote…

published October 13, 2006

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A default admin username "root" and password "password"? Yikes! This vulnerability in Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances makes it mind-blowingly simple for attackers to gain control. 🔥 Think of this as leaving the front door of your smart home wide open with a sign that says, "Welcome!" Any savvy burglar can just walk in with minimal effort. It's a recipe for disaster! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they can waltz right into your system and take control. This means accessing sensitive configurations, altering network settings, or even causing a full system meltdown—talk about a digital nightmare!

Put simply

Think of this as leaving the front door of your smart home wide open with a sign that says, "Welcome!" Any savvy burglar can just walk in with minimal effort. It's a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises from the use of default credentials on the Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances, allowing remote attackers to gain administrative privileges without any complex tricks.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they can waltz right into your system and take control. This means accessing sensitive configurations, altering network settings, or even causing a full system meltdown—talk about a digital nightmare! Change the default admin username and password immediately. Ensure all devices are updated to the latest firmware version (2.1.34.0 or later) for enhanced security. Regularly audit your network to spot any other devices with default credentials. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're locking down your system and becoming a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03594 · 89.4th percentile
Published
2006-10-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 OCT 20:00Z
    Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances before 2.1.34.0 have a default administrator username "root" and password "password," which allows remote…
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