What is the severity of CVE-2006-5288?

CVE-2006-5288 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default and easily guessable credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5288?

To fix CVE-2006-5288, change the default administrator username and password from 'root' and 'password' to strong, unique credentials.

Can CVE-2006-5288 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5288 can be exploited remotely since it allows attackers to log in using the default administrator credentials.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5288?

Yes, upgrading the affected devices to version 2.1.34.0 or later will mitigate the vulnerability.

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CVE-2006-5288

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

13/10/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-5288

First published: Fri Oct 13 2006(Updated: )

Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances before 2.1.34.0 have a default administrator username "root" and password "password," which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges, aka Bug ID CSCsb92893.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco 2700 Wireless Location Appliance	=1.1.73.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5288?
CVE-2006-5288 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default and easily guessable credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5288?
To fix CVE-2006-5288, change the default administrator username and password from 'root' and 'password' to strong, unique credentials.
What devices are affected by CVE-2006-5288?
CVE-2006-5288 affects Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances before version 2.1.34.0.
Can CVE-2006-5288 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5288 can be exploited remotely since it allows attackers to log in using the default administrator credentials.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5288?
Yes, upgrading the affected devices to version 2.1.34.0 or later will mitigate the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5288?
CVE-2006-5288 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of default and easily guessable credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5288?
To fix CVE-2006-5288, change the default administrator username and password from 'root' and 'password' to strong, unique credentials.
What devices are affected by CVE-2006-5288?
CVE-2006-5288 affects Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliances before version 2.1.34.0.
Can CVE-2006-5288 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5288 can be exploited remotely since it allows attackers to log in using the default administrator credentials.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5288?
Yes, upgrading the affected devices to version 2.1.34.0 or later will mitigate the vulnerability.

CVE-2006-5288

Remedy

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5288?

How do I fix CVE-2006-5288?

What devices are affected by CVE-2006-5288?

Can CVE-2006-5288 be exploited remotely?

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5288?

Company

Resources

Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5288?

How do I fix CVE-2006-5288?

What devices are affected by CVE-2006-5288?

Can CVE-2006-5288 be exploited remotely?

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-5288?