CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0540

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Nortel CVX 1800 is installed with a default 'public' community string, allowing remote attackers to read usernames and passwords and modify the CVX configuration.

Risk Assessment

The use of a default community string poses a serious security risk, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data and device configuration.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the default community string to a unique and strong string to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Nortel CVX 1800 is installed with a default "public" community string, which allows remote attackers to read usernames and passwords and modify the CVX configuration.

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