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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVE-2000-1139

High
7.5/10

Summary

The installation of Microsoft Exchange 2000 before Rev. A creates a user account with a known password, which could allow attackers to gain privileges, aka the "Exchange User Account" vulnerability.

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  • NETWORK
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CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published