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HSQLDB Server Default Credentials

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for default credentials with an HSQLDB server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote host is running a database server with default credentials.

Description :

The installation of HSQLDB on the remote host has the default 'sa'
account enabled without a password. A possible hacker may use this flaw to
execute commands against the remote host, as well as read any data it
might contain.

Solution :

Disable this account or assign a password to it. In addition, it is
suggested that you filter incoming traffic to this port.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID:

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