SQL Server Cleartext 'admin' Account 'admin' Password Attempted Login (deprecated)

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1115

Synopsis

The remote client attempted to log into a SQL database via cleartext with the 'admin' password set to 'admin'.

Description

The remote client attempted to log into a SQL database with the 'admin' password set to 'admin'.

Solution

Ensure that the client is authorized and running with the proper encryption and authentication schemes for your Corporate environment.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 1115

Family: Database

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 12/4/2015