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CVE-2013-5558

10.0 · HIGH

The WIL-A module in Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant 1.2 before 1.21 changes the admin password to an empty password upon a reboot, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain acce…

Published Nov 8, 2013ciscoCWE-255EPSS 2.10%

Overview

CVE-2013-5558 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco telepresence_vx_clinical_assistant. It was published on November 8, 2013 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

The WIL-A module in Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant 1.2 before 1.21 changes the admin password to an empty password upon a reboot, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the administrative interface, aka Bug ID CSCuj17238.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update telepresence_vx_clinical_assistant 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5558?

CVE-2013-5558 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco telepresence_vx_clinical_assistant. It was published on November 8, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-5558?

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-2013-5558?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update telepresence_vx_clinical_assistant 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.

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