CVE-2025-55051CWE-1392

CVE-2025-55051

Critical · published September 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Default credentials are still lurking around, making this a security nightmare! Anyone can waltz in with 'admin/admin' and take over like they own the place. 🔥 Think of it like leaving the front door of your house wide open with a sign that says, 'Welcome, please come in!' It’s an invitation for anyone to stroll right in and take whatever they want. We definitely want to close that door! An attacker can easily gain full access to the system, potentially stealing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even holding the entire system hostage. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and significant financial loss for your organization.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the front door of your house wide open with a sign that says, 'Welcome, please come in!' It’s an invitation for anyone to stroll right in and take whatever they want. We definitely want to close that door! This vulnerability arises from the use of default credentials in a system, allowing unauthorized users to log in and gain access to administrative functions without any additional security measures in place.

What to do

An attacker can easily gain full access to the system, potentially stealing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even holding the entire system hostage. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and significant financial loss for your organization. Change all default credentials immediately to strong, unique passwords. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication for an extra layer of security. Regularly audit your systems to ensure no default credentials remain. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can lock down your system and secure your digital fortress. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00342 · 26.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1392 · Use of Default Credentials
Published
2025-09-09T23:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 19:01Z
    CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials
    cvelistv5