PRTG Network Monitor Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 51875

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Synopsis

The remote web application uses default credentials.

Description

It is possible to log into the remote PRTG Network Monitor installation by providing the default credentials. A remote attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control of the PRTG Network Monitor installation.

Solution

Secure the 'prtgadmin' account with a strong password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 51875

File Name: prtg_network_monitor_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 2/4/2011

Updated: 3/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Score from an in depth analysis done by tenable

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: manual

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: installed_sw/prtg_network_monitor

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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