Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes multiple hard-coded accounts and passwords in Nortel CS1000 4.50.x telephony components. If reachable, an attacker may gain privileges without needing a legitimate account. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, named fixes, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Nortel CS1000 4.50.x voice infrastructure, especially systems with management or service interfaces reachable from broad internal networks or the internet. Prioritize this for any remaining Nortel CS1000 4.50.x estate. It is an old issue, but hard-coded credentials on voice infrastructure can create high business impact if legacy systems remain reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify any CS1000 4.50.x MG1000S, Signaling Server, or Call Server assets.; Review Nortel advisory 713455 or successor vendor guidance for fixes or account handling.; Restrict management and service access to trusted administration networks only..
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- nortel-account-default-password(41802)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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