CVE-2022-1668 (GCVE-0-2022-1668)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2022-06-24 15:00
Modified
2025-04-16 16:16
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-521 - Weak Password Requirements
Summary
Weak default root user credentials allow remote attackers to easily obtain OS superuser privileges over the open TCP port for SSH.
References
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Impacted products
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| Secheron | SEPCOS Control and Protection Relay firmware package |
Version: All versions < 1.23.21 |
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