CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0391

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) versions 2.0 through 2.5 and Hosting Solution Engine (HSE) versions 1.7 through 1.7.3 have a hardcoded username and password. This allows remote attackers to add new users, modify existing users, and change configuration.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk as attackers can gain full control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in configuration and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the software that removes the hardcoded credentials and to implement additional security measures such as strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) 2.0 through 2.5 and Hosting Solution Engine (HSE) 1.7 through 1.7.3 have a hardcoded username and password, which allows remote attackers to add new users, modify existing users, and change configuration.

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