Application Access ServerApplication · Klinzmann

CVE-2009-1465

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v2.0 Published 2009-05-14
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Application Access Server (A-A-S) 2.0.48 has "wildbat" as its default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Application Access Server (A-A-S) version 2.0.48 ships with a hardcoded default password 'wildbat' for the administrative account, allowing remote attackers to authenticate as administrators without credentials knowledge.

MitigationImmediately change the default 'wildbat' password to a strong, unique password; restrict admin access to trusted IP addresses or disable remote admin access if not required; implement account lockout and monitoring for brute-force attempts.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Application Access ServerApplication
Affected:= 2.0.48

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify if Application Access Server is installed
    Check system for Klinzmann Application Access Server installation, typically in Program Files or application directory. Look for executable or service named 'Application Access Server' or 'AAS'.
    Affected if Product is present on the system
  2. Determine the installed version
    Locate version information in the application directory, typically in an 'about' dialog, version file, or executable properties. Common locations: help menu, README file, or right-click on the main executable.
    Affected if Version is 2.0.48
  3. Verify if remote administrative access is enabled
    Check application configuration files or admin interface settings for remote access configuration. Look for settings that allow admin access from non-localhost addresses.
    Affected if Remote admin access is enabled and the interface is reachable over network
  4. Confirm if default password is still in use
    Attempt to authenticate to the admin interface using the default credentials (username: admin, password: wildbat) or check the admin account configuration for password status.
    Affected if Authentication succeeds with default password 'wildbat' or password remains at factory default

User is affected if Klinzmann Application Access Server version 2.0.48 is installed with remote admin access enabled and the default password 'wildbat' has not been changed.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Immediately change the default 'wildbat' password to a strong, unique password; restrict admin access to trusted IP addresses or disable remote admin access if not required; implement account lockout and monitoring for brute-force attempts.

Fix this in Application Access Server Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing1.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
6.0 hours of engineering $1,090
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