Zabbix Web Interface Default Administrator Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 70838

Synopsis

A web application is protected using default administrative credentials.

Description

The remote Zabbix Web Interface uses a default set of credentials ('Admin' / 'zabbix') to control access to its management interface.

With this information, an attacker can gain administrative access to the application.

Solution

Log into the application and change the default login credentials.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 70838

File Name: zabbix_frontend_default_credentials.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/11/2013

Updated: 6/5/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:zabbix:zabbix

Required KB Items: www/zabbix

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning, global_settings/supplied_logins_only