CVE-2009-1745 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain root access via SSH using a default hardcoded password, compromising the firewall's security.

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-2009-1745?

CVE-2009-1745 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1745?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1745?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1745 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-1745 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1745 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x36w-qj7h-6xwr.

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