Nortel Multiple Default Accounts

high Nessus Plugin ID 15715

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Synopsis

It is possible to log into the remote switch using default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote host by using a default set of credentials. An attacker may use these to gain access to the remote host.

These credentials are commonly found on Nortel Accelar routing switches.

Solution

Set a strong password for these accounts.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 15715

File Name: nortel_default_username_password.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 11/13/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 7.8

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

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:X/RC:X

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only, login/unix/auth/broken, login/auth/broken

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