Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Cobbler installations before 1.6.1 may fail to recognize that a default password is still in use. This can make unauthorized access easier where the default password remains unchanged. Public evidence in the bundle does not include a CVSS score, detailed exploitability, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Cobbler before 1.6.1, especially provisioning infrastructure with unchanged default credentials. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue with potentially serious access consequences. Prioritize if Cobbler supports production provisioning, is network-reachable, or may still use default credentials. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cobbler deployments and identify any versions older than 1.6.1.; Change any default Cobbler or related provisioning credentials immediately.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for the correct fixed package path..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- cobbler-password-weak-security(64734)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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