VID |
29134 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
80, ... |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
CISCO |
Detailed Description |
The HTTP service of the Cisco router does not require a password for administrative access. Cisco routers provide a Web interface to allow network administrators to monitor and administer distributed Cisco devices via a Web browser. The default installation of various Cisco routers does not require a password for access. A remote attacker with knowledge of this information could connect to an affected router using the Web interface to gain unauthorized access and make unauthorized changes to the router's configuration settings.
* Platforms Affected: Cisco Router Any version |
Recommendation |
Connect to the Router console and set up the Terminal and Enable passwords to values that are difficult to guess immediately. |
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