CVE-2010-2966

Name: CVE-2010-2966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-05T13:22:29.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windriver	Vxworks	<= 6.8
Windriver	Vxworks	5
Windriver	Vxworks	5.5
Windriver	Vxworks	6
Windriver	Vxworks	6.4

References

http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource
http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.htmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2966?

How severe is CVE-2010-2966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2966?

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Source: NVD / NIST