OSSIM Web Frontend Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 42337

Synopsis

The remote web application uses default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote OSSIM web frontend by providing the default credentials. A remote attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control of the OSSIM web frontend.

Solution

Secure the admin account with a strong password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 42337

File Name: ossim_web_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/2/2009

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/PHP, www/ossim

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only