CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1329

Critical
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3500 devices running NX-OS versions 6.0(2)U6(1) to 6.0(2)U6(5) and 6.0(2)A6(1) to 6.0(2)A6(5) and 6.0(2)A7(1) contain hardcoded credentials. This allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a TELNET or SSH session.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete control over network devices, posing a significant threat to the security of the organization's IT infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the NX-OS software to the latest version to eliminate hardcoded credentials and implement additional security measures, such as restricting access to TELNET and SSH sessions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(1) through 6.0(2)U6(5) on Nexus 3000 devices and 6.0(2)A6(1) through 6.0(2)A6(5) and 6.0(2)A7(1) on Nexus 3500 devices has hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain root privileges via a (1) TELNET or (2) SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuy25800.

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