CVE-2016-1560 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain administrative access to ExaGrid appliances using default hardcoded credentials for root and support accounts.

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-2016-1560?

CVE-2016-1560 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default password of (1) inflection for the root shell account and (2) support for the support account in the web interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH or HTTP session.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1560?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Exagrid Ex10000e Firmware, Exagrid Ex13000e Firmware, Exagrid Ex21000e Firmware, Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex32000e Firmware, Exagrid Ex40000e Firmware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1560?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1560 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-1560 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qm78-gh66-mx93.

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