CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3595

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

By default Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition installs with a blank password for the Administrator account, which allows remote attackers to gain control of the computer.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that any attacker with network access can gain full control over the system without authorization, leading to data theft, malware installation, or use of the computer in attacks.

Recommendation

Immediately set a strong password for the Administrator account and consider upgrading the system to a newer, supported version of Windows.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

By default Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition installs with a blank password for the Administrator account, which allows remote attackers to gain control of the computer.

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