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Polycom HDX Default Telnet Credentials
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Default Accounts
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
10.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Mitigation
Created
Created
6 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
The Polycom device has default telnet credentials or passwordless login.
Insight
Insight
The Polycom series exposes an administrative console on port 23. This administrative interface is built on PSH (Polycom Shell) and allows management of the underlying device. By default there is no password, or the password is either set to 456, admin, or POLYCOM, there is no username.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Connect to the telnet service and try to either gain direct access since no password is set or login with default credentials.
Solution
Solution
It is recommended to disable the telnet access.