CVE-1999-0954: High severity Matt Wright Wwwboard vulnerability
Published Sep 16, 1999
·Updated
WWWBoard has a default username and default password.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Matt Wright Wwwboard=2.0_alpha_2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Change the default username and default password in WWWBoard to unique, strong credentials. If possible, disable or remove the default account.
WWWBoard default_credentials = changed/disabled
Event History
Sep 16, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0954?
CVE-1999-0954 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default credentials.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0954?
To fix CVE-1999-0954, change the default username and password to unique and strong credentials.
3
Which versions of WWWBoard are affected by CVE-1999-0954?
CVE-1999-0954 affects version 2.0_alpha_2 of WWWBoard.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0954?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0954 include unauthorized access and control over the WWWBoard application.
5
Is there a CVE ID associated with this specific vulnerability?
Yes, the CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0954.