CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1242

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The HTTP service in American Power Conversion (APC) PowerChute uses a default username and password, allowing remote attackers to gain system access.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to systems, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the default username and password to strong, unique credentials and to regularly monitor system access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The HTTP service in American Power Conversion (APC) PowerChute uses a default username and password, which allows remote attackers to gain system access.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS