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CVE-2011-1623

10.0 · HIGH

Cisco Media Processing Software before 1.2 on Media Experience Engine (MXE) 5600 devices has a default root password, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain access via (1)…

Published Jun 2, 2011ciscoCWE-255EPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2011-1623 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco media_processing_software. It was published on June 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Media Processing Software before 1.2 on Media Experience Engine (MXE) 5600 devices has a default root password, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain access via (1) the local console, (2) an SSH session, or (3) a TELNET session, aka Bug ID CSCto77737.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update media_processing_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ciscomedia_processing_software0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/72721Refwww.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b80122.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48078Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025590Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67760Refosvdb.org/72721Refwww.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b80122.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48078Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025590Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67760

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1623?

CVE-2011-1623 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco media_processing_software. It was published on June 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1623?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1623?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update media_processing_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-1623?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-1623 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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