CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3286

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The internal database in Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Linux and Windows before 3.2(63) stores a hard-coded username and password in plaintext within unspecified files. This allows remote authenticated users to access the database (aka bug CSCsd15951).

Risk Assessment

An attacker with valid credentials could gain access to the internal WCS database, potentially leading to disclosure or modification of wireless network configuration and management data.

Recommendation

Upgrade Cisco WCS to version 3.2(63) or later. Additionally, restrict access to the WCS system to trusted networks and users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The internal database in Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Linux and Windows before 3.2(63) stores a hard-coded username and password in plaintext within unspecified files, which allows remote authenticated users to access the database (aka bug CSCsd15951).

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