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CVE-2008-6824 (GCVE-0-2008-6824)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2009-06-04 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 11:42
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Summary
The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
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Date Public
2008-10-31 00:00
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