CVE-2001-0372: Akopia Interchange 4.5.3 through 4.6.3 installs demo stores with a default group account :backup with no pa...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Akopia Interchange issue where demo stores were installed with a default administrative group account named :backup and no password. If those demo stores remained reachable, a remote attacker could gain administrative access. The business risk is highest for internet-facing legacy e-commerce deployments that still include the demo stores. Exposure is most likely in old Akopia Interchange 4.5.3-4.6.3 installations where demo stores remain deployed and reachable. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this legacy package or archived e-commerce instances. Treat as high priority only if legacy Interchange systems are still reachable. Administrative access to an e-commerce platform can affect orders, content, customer data, and trust. If no such systems exist, record as not applicable after evidence-based inventory. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Akopia Interchange 4.5.3 through 4.6.3 deployments.; Remove or disable demo stores named barry, basic, and construct.; Disable or secure the :backup group account if present..

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Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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