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Web Common Credentials (HTML form)

high Nessus Plugin ID 52003

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Synopsis

It is possible to log on with common credentials.

Description

Nessus was able to log on a HTML form using common login / password combinations.

Solution

Reconfigure the affected server to use a stronger password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 52003

File Name: web_common_credentials2.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 2/16/2011

Updated: 7/17/2023

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Score was rationalized for common web credentials.

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

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only