CVE-2001-0056 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can guess passwords without detection because the Cisco Web Management interface fails to log invalid login attempts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-0056?

CVE-2001-0056 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Cisco Web Management interface in routers running CBOS 2.4.1 and earlier does not log invalid logins, which allows remote attackers to guess passwords without detection.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0056?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Broadband Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0056?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2001-0056 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0056 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3jcv-mqf8-ww8q.

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