Summary
The remote switch/routers uses the default password.
This means that anyone who has (downloaded) a user manual can telnet to it and gain administrative access.
Solution
telnet this switch/router and change all passwords (check the manual for default users)
Severity
Classification
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CVSS Base Score: 7.8
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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