CVE-2015-6316 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to Cisco MSE by using the hardcoded password for the oracle account in the default SSH configuration.

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-2015-6316?

CVE-2015-6316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of sshd_config in Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 allows logins by the oracle account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by entering this account's hardcoded password in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuv40501.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Mobility Services Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-6316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qh56-pj29-rjh8.

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