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Default Username and Password Vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN and Hosting Solution Engines
A default username and password pair exists in all releases of Cisco Systems' WLSE and HSE software.
Ken Pfeil
April 12, 2004
1 Min Read
Reported April 7, 2004 by Cisco Systems.
VERSIONS AFFECTED
The affected software releases for Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) are 2.0, 2.0.2, and 2.5.
The affected software releases for Hosting Solution Engine (HSE) are 1.7, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, and 1.7.3.
DESCRIPTION
A default username and password pair exists in all releases of Cisco Systems' WLSE and HSE software. A user who logs in using the default username has complete control of the device. You can't disable this username, and no workaround exists.
VENDOR RESPONSE
The vendor,Cisco Systems, has issued abulletin regarding this vulnerability.
CREDIT
Discovered by Cisco Systems.
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