Symantec Message Filter Management Interface Default Credentials

high Nessus Plugin ID 59835

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Synopsis

The remote web application uses default credentials.

Description

Brightmail Control Center (BCC) is the administrative web interface for Symantec Message Filter. It is possible to log into the remote BCC by providing the default credentials. A remote attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control of the application.

Solution

Secure the admin account with a strong password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 59835

File Name: symantec_message_filter_bcc_default_creds.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 7/3/2012

Updated: 6/5/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:message_filter

Required KB Items: www/smf_bcc

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning, global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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