Hyperic HQ Web GUI Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 45358

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Synopsis

The remote web application uses default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote Hyperic HQ installation using its default credentials.

A remote attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control of the application.

Solution

Secure the 'hqadmin' account with a strong password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 45358

File Name: hyperic_hq_web_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.10

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/26/2010

Updated: 1/19/2021

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

Required KB Items: www/hyperic_hq

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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