What is the severity of CVE-2007-6709?

CVE-2007-6709 is considered high severity due to the use of a default password that can be easily exploited by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6709?

To fix CVE-2007-6709, change the default password for the admin account on the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS router.

What affected versions are associated with CVE-2007-6709?

CVE-2007-6709 affects the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS wireless router with firmware version 1.01.03 and earlier.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6709?

Anyone using the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS router with the default admin password is at risk from CVE-2007-6709.

What is the risk of leaving the default password for CVE-2007-6709?

Leaving the default password exposes the firewall to remote access by unauthorized users, increasing the risk of a security breach.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-6709

high

7.5

CWE

264

13/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-6709

First published: Thu Mar 13 2008(Updated: )

The Cisco Linksys WAG54GS Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 1.01.03 and earlier firmware has "admin" as its default password for the "admin" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linksys WAG54GS	<=firmware_1.01.03

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6709?
CVE-2007-6709 is considered high severity due to the use of a default password that can be easily exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6709?
To fix CVE-2007-6709, change the default password for the admin account on the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS router.
What affected versions are associated with CVE-2007-6709?
CVE-2007-6709 affects the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS wireless router with firmware version 1.01.03 and earlier.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6709?
Anyone using the Cisco Linksys WAG54GS router with the default admin password is at risk from CVE-2007-6709.
What is the risk of leaving the default password for CVE-2007-6709?
Leaving the default password exposes the firewall to remote access by unauthorized users, increasing the risk of a security breach.

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