CVE-1999-0954
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 16, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0954 is a vulnerability affecting WWWBoard, an outdated web server software. The issue lies in the software's default configuration, which comes with a hardcoded username and password. An attacker with network access to a vulnerable system can easily exploit this weakness by logging in with the default credentials, gaining unauthorized access and potentially causing damage or theft of sensitive data. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing web servers with unique and complex credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
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