CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3287

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Linux and Windows 4.0(1) and earlier uses a default administrator username "root" and password "public," which allows remote attackers to gain access (aka bug CSCse21391).

Risk Assessment

Organizations using default credentials are exposed to unauthorized access to the WCS, potentially leading to compromise of the wireless network infrastructure and severe security breaches.

Recommendation

Immediately change the default administrator password to a strong, unique one and consider upgrading to a newer WCS version if available.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Linux and Windows 4.0(1) and earlier uses a default administrator username "root" and password "public," which allows remote attackers to gain access (aka bug CSCse21391).

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