Default 'superuser' Account in Planet Technology Ethernet Switches
CVE-2003-1507

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Planet Technology Corp

Status
Wsw-2401
Wgsd-1020
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2003

What is CVE-2003-1507?

Planet Technology's WGSD-1020 and WSW-2401 Ethernet switches come preconfigured with a default 'superuser' account, utilizing the password 'planet'. This configuration poses a significant security risk, as it enables remote attackers to exploit the known credentials and gain unauthorized administrative access. Ensuring that default passwords are changed and secured is crucial for safeguarding network equipment from potential attacks.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13446
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8837
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/341329
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-2003-1507 : Default 'superuser' Account in Planet Technology Ethernet Switches