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CVE-2023-20101 is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder version 12.5(1)SU4 that involves hard-coded root credentials. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to log in as root using static, unchangeable credentials embedded in the system. This allows full control over the affected device, enabling arbitrary command execution with root privileges. The vulnerability stems from development-only static credentials that were never removed or disabled in production releases. The CVSS score is 9.8, reflecting the high impact and ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the risk is severe given the critical nature of the affected systems. Cisco Emergency Responder is widely used in enterprise telephony and emergency call management, making this vulnerability particularly impactful. European organizations relying on Cisco telephony infrastructure could face significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks if exploited. Join the discussion | CVE Database V5 | 10/04/2023, 16:12:50 UTC Added: 12/16/2025, 17:18:44 UTC |
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