Liferay Portal Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 59229

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Synopsis

The remote web application server uses default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote Liferay Portal by providing default credentials. Knowing these, an attacker can gain administrative control of the affected application server and, for example, install hostile plugins.

Solution

Change the credentials.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 59229

File Name: liferay_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 5/22/2012

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 7.5

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

Temporal Vector: E:H/RL:ND/RC:ND

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:liferay:portal

Required KB Items: www/liferay_portal

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only