Cisco Wireless Control System Vulnerability for Linux and Windows

CVE-2006-3286

Summary

The internal database in Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for both Linux and Windows versions prior to 3.2(63) contains hard-coded usernames and passwords stored in plaintext. This security oversight permits remote authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to the database, presenting significant risks to data integrity and confidentiality. Administrators are urged to apply updates and follow security best practices to mitigate potential exploitation.

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