phpShop Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 43158

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Synopsis

The remote web application uses default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote phpShop installation by providing default credentials. Several accounts are included in the default phpShop installation. A remote attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized, potentially administrative control of the phpShop installation.

Solution

Delete unused accounts, and secure others with strong passwords.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 43158

File Name: phpshop_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/14/2009

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:phpshop:phpshop

Required KB Items: www/phpshop

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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