3Com Switch Default Admin Credentials

critical Nessus Plugin ID 73189

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Synopsis

The remote system can be accessed with a default set of credentials.

Description

The remote device is a 3Com Switch that uses a set of known, default credentials. Knowing these, an attacker able to connect to the service can gain control of the device.

Solution

Log into the remote host and change the default login credentials.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 73189

File Name: 3com_switch_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 3/25/2014

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 10

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:hp:3com_switch

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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